CBS NEWS POLL

Americans are Divided on the Use of the Atomic Bomb in 1945

May 13-17, 2016
As you may know, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 near the end of
World War II. Looking back, would you say you approve or disapprove of using the atomic bomb on Japanese cities in
1945?
* TOTAL RESPONDENTS *
****** Sex ******
Total Men
Women
%
%
%
43
58
28
44
33
54
14
9
18

Approve
Disapprove
Dont know/no answer

Total respondents:

1,014