The release of atomic energy constitutes a new force too revolutionary to consider in the framework of old ideas.

Harry Truman

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Nuclear weapons

Author

Harry Truman

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Truman, Harry S. Message to Congress on atomic energy. 3 Oct. 1945, Washington, DC, USA.

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Sixteen hours ago an American airplane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima... The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East.

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Harry Truman
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English
Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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Groucho Marx
Medium
Letter
Statement Type
Irony
Language
English
Time
1949 1940s 20th century
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At first it was a giant column that soon took the shape of a supramundane mushroom.

William L. Laurence

The New York Times

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Nuclear weapons

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William L. Laurence
Source
The New York Times
Medium
Newspaper
Language
English
Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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Laurence, William L. "Drama of the Atomic Bomb Found Climax in July 16 Test; Drama of the Atomic Bomb Found Climax in New Mexico Test Caravan of Scientists by Night Directions for Observers' Safety Roar Reverberations Over Desert." The New York Times, 26 Sept. 1945.