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The Allied powers including the United States were also guilty of excessive war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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 * When President Franklin Roosevelt issued the Executive Order 9066, all the Japanese Americans of the west coast had to live in relocation camps.
 * When the aairplane dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, it killed a quater million people.
 * When the bomb dropped it caused wide spread fires days.
 * After the blast, tens of thousands were killed due to radiation poision.
 * The U.S government turned away thousands of Jewish refugees and sent them to their deaths
 * When Italy was taken, U.S soilders found a group of civilians looting a factory and shot into the crowd when it didn;t disperse,eight ciclians died. No prosecutions were made.
 * U.S troop soldiers mutilated Japanese bodies by peeing on them and taking skulls as souvenirs. There were no known prosecuters.
 * It was estimated that as many as 140,000 died in Hiroshima. Most of those were civilians.
 * After the bombing, people had the imprints of their clothes burned onto them.
 * After the bombing, people's shadows were burned onto the ground or building.

"We are now prepared to obliterate more rapidly and completely every productive enterprise the Japanese have above ground in any city. We shall destroy their docks, their factories, and their communications. Let there be no mistake; we shall completely destroy Japan's power to make war." Harry S truman made the announcement to bomb the japan city, Hiroshima. He wanted to make sure that all of Japan's industry is destroyed and in the process of bombing he killed all of the people to make a point to the government that they have to surrender.

"Day of Infamy" Speech (1941) Franklin D. Roosevelt //The Capitol, December 8, 1941// Yesterday, December 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American Island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war of armed attack. It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces, I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces--with the unbounding determination of our people--we will gain the inevitable triumph--so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

It was the day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the president is declaring war. The Japanese also atacked othe islands and took away millions of American lives. The Japanese then attempted to send us peace treaties and we refused and went to war with them. Congress has approved of the war declaration.

"They may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth." Harry Truman was warning the Japanese that the U.s was going to destroy them if they didn't surrender. Some historians beileve that Harry Truman was to hasty with the order to drop the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities. But he did warn them that they were going to expect a rain of ruin and they U.S gave them an example of the pain when they bombed Hiroshima. When the Japanes atill refused they bombed Nagasaki.

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Years after the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, bones were found buried everywhere. After the bombing, people were dying and the government couln't keep up with the death rate. People were dying faster than they could count,collect, and cremate. So they decided to bury them in fields, hills and anywhere where there is space. To this day people are still finding the remains of the atomic bomb victims.

After Pearl Harbor was bombed and the President issued the executive Order 9066, more than 110,00 Japanese Americans living in the west coast were evacuated and forces to live in relocation camps. The Order affected the immigrants and their children who were citizens. Before the bombing, Jpanese Americans had faces prejustice from Americans and from the government. So much that they were politically powerless. After the bombing Americans claimed that Japanese Americans had sabotage against the U.S. They were treated like prisoners and forced to endure roll calls,curfews,inspections, and armed guards for three months. the Japanese Americans had to sell their belongings,heirloms,and bussiness for fear of being disloyal to the Americans.

"According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the total number of American military personnel mobilized during World War II from 1941 to 1946 was 16,112,566. Of these 11,260,000 served in the army; 4,183,466 in the navy; and 669,100 in the marines, in 57 different countries. A total of 291,557 were killed in combat; 113,842 died of other causes; and 671,846 suffered wounds that were not mortal." When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor it rallied the american people and millions in all ethnics came to serve their country. Even though thousands were killed their were still more to replace them in rank. When the germans facd the American army they face a surprising number of all races. When the Japanese Americans liberated the jews they were confused at firstthen gratefulo. __**Ciatation**__ -Announcement of the bombing of Hiroshima Truman, Harry S. "Announcement of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima." //The Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States.// //American History Online//. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE52&iPin=E02720&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 5, 2011). -Day of Infamy Speech Roosevelt, Franklin D. "'Day of Infamy' Speech." //The Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States.// //American History Online//. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE52&iPin=E00240&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 6, 2011). -Hiroshima and Nagasaki Jeffries, John W. "Hiroshima and Nagasaki." In Jeffries, John W., and Gary B. Nash, eds. //Encyclopedia of American History: The Great Depression and World War II, 1929 to 1945//, Revised Edition (Volume VIII). New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2010. //American History Online//. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE52&iPin=EAHVIII134&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 6, 2011). -Japanese American Relocation Fredriksen, John C., and Traci L. Siegler. "Japanese American relocation and internment during World War II." In Jeffries, John W., and Gary B. Nash, eds. //Encyclopedia of American History: The Great Depression and World War II, 1929 to 1945//, Revised Edition (Volume VIII). New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2010. //American History Online//. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE52&iPin=EAHVIII152&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 5, 2011). The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The end of WWII [] It didn’t have a citation