What is the best illustration of the long-term effects of America’s use of the atomic bomb in Japan?

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki demonstrated the devastating power of atomic weapons and helped spur a nuclear arms race after World War II. Over time, more nations pursued or experimented with atomic weapons. The Allies did not use them extensively in later wars, and development continued despite concerns about radiation.

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