1. Hitler – TIME’s Man of the Year 1938 “Man of the Year” Based on the most significant impacts in human history Highly controversial! 2010 – Mark Zuckerberg 2011 – “The Protestor”

2. Hitler: One of the Greatest Public Speakers of All Time!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9fEM-MfSiU

3. “No pity, no surrender. You don’t really comprehend it until you get out there and fight people are faced with an absolutely hopeless situation and just will not give up” - The GI Diaries Remember Bushido Code?

4. After the war, Americans heard of horrifying POW stories – When Japanese captured the Philippines in 1942 they forced about 75,000 American & Filipino prisoners to march 65 miles with no food or water – 10,000 prisoners died during this Bataan Death March

6. Anti-Japanese Fear = Propaganda Bravery & ruthlessness appeared savage Americans saw Japanese as ‘not quite human, but rather primitive & animalistic’ “Don’t hesitate to fight the Japs dirty” “Most Americans, from the time they’re kids, are taught not to hit below the belt. It’s not sportsmanlike. Well…nobody has taught the Japs that, and war ain’t a sport. Kick him in the balls before he kicks you in yours”

7. Souvenirs? Plucked teeth Sliced off ears Removed skulls Cut out ribs Disembodied fingers & toes

8. The Surrender of Japan Truman (U.S.), Churchill (G.B.) & Stalin (Sov.) Potsdam met at Potsdam, Germany in summer 1945

9. U.S. scientists had developed a secret new weapon – the atomic bomb Atomic bomb – a single bomb powerful enough to destroy an entire city http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhSKqzwwypQ

10. Potsdam Declaration From Potsdam, Allied leaders sent a message warning Japan to surrender or face “prompt & utter destruction” From Potsdam, Allied leaders sent a message warning Japan to surrender or face “prompt & utter destruction” Japanese thought Allies were bluffing & ignored this Potsdam Declaration Japanese thought Allies were bluffing & ignored this Potsdam Declaration

11. August 6 1945 – U.S. bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan The First Bomb August 6 1945 – U.S. bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan Main, centralized, populated city Enola Gay – U.S. B-29 bomber “Little Boy” dropped on Hiroshima First nuclear weapon to ever be used in war 130,000 people killed instantly Thousands would die in years to come

12. August 9 th 1945- a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki The Second Bomb August 9 th 1945- a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki Central port hub, resources, navy, economy 3 days later August 9, 1945 Boxcar bomber “Fat Man” dropped on Nagasaki (port city) Incinerates everything within 2 mile radius 75,000 killed (1/3 population of Nagasaki) Thousands die from radiation later on

13. Hmm….something to ponder: We fight passionately against the unjust dictatorships of the Axis Powers (& the eventual discovery of a mass genocide)… We fight passionately against the unjust dictatorships of the Axis Powers (& the eventual discovery of a mass genocide)… Yet we drop atomic bombs…twice…on innocent civilians in Japan? Yet we drop atomic bombs…twice…on innocent civilians in Japan?* It’s ironic that science & technology meant to improve the evolution of societies can potentially lead to ultimate destruction versus an elevation of the human race

14. A-Bomb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv0b_Uumwm4

20. August 14 1945 – the emperor of Japan announced that his nation would surrender – Formal surrender – September 2 1945 on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay – The warship flew the same American flag that had waved over Washington D.C. on the day Japan bombed PH

21. V-J Day: “Victory in Japan” September 2, 1945

22. Deadliest War in History Between 30,000,000 & 60,000,000 killed WW1 was mainly fought in trenches WW2 = bombers destroyed houses, factories & farms so millions were homeless with no income “To get home you had to end the war. To end the war was the reason you fought it. The only reason”

23. Why Would YOU Fight A War? What would make you join up in arms? Where do you draw the line? Family? Freedoms? Limitations? Patriotism/ Nationalism? Curiosity? Let’s Talk About It!

24. Can You Guess the Difference???

25. The traditional Japanese flag vs. the Japanese Warrior Rising Sun flag Used in Japanese army & navy during wartime. Kamikaze pilots would wrap Rising Sun bandanas around their heads before a mission as good luck & protection of the spirit. Friends/ family would sign any white areas of a Japanese flag & send it with their soldier as he left for war. If the flag was found, it was customary to mail it “back home”

26. What would YOUR legacy be? What would you want to leave behind??? What would you want to leave behind??? Design & create your own “warrior bandana” Design & create your own “warrior bandana” Add quotes, images, items important to you Add quotes, images, items important to you Pick any color you like Pick any color you like Use scissors, markers, crayons, etc… Use scissors, markers, crayons, etc…