Bombs Quote by George Wald
“Dropping those atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a war crime.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Laureate Address, 1965
The atomic bombings caused massive civilian suffering and are morally indefensible.
In simple terms: Bombing civilians is a war crime.
Key Takeaway
Condemn targeting civilians.
Themes
ethics
war
human rights
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- history lessons
- policy debates
- education curricula
Key Concepts
international law
military strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to target civilians?
- How do we prevent future atrocities?
A Different Perspective
Some argue wartime necessity; moral judgments can be complex.
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