Date of Award

Spring 1995

Document Type

Restricted Thesis

Terms of Use

© 1995 Robert L. Fleegler. All rights reserved. Access to this work is restricted to users within the Swarthmore College network and may only be used for non-commercial, educational, and research purposes. Sharing with users outside of the Swarthmore College network is expressly prohibited. For all other uses, including reproduction and distribution, please contact the copyright holder.

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

History Department, Political Science Department

First Advisor

Marjorie Murphy

Second Advisor

James Kurth

Abstract

Based on a collection of memoirs, government documents, news articles, and New Left historiography, Fleegler examines popular sentiment in regards to the 1945 dropping of the atomic bomb. He argues that, despite strong reaction both for and against the dropping of the bomb, true historical interpretation lies in the shades of gray between. Considering the political implications of the emerging Cold War, as well as veteran and civilian reactions to criticism of the bomb, Fleegler attempts to engage various sides of this long-run debate.

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