Thomas Ferebee
Thomas Ferebee was a United States Army officer and bombardier who is best known for piloting the B-29 Superfortress aircraft Enola Gay during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. His actions on that day resulted in the release of the first atomic bomb used in warfare, which had devastating consequences for the city and its inhabitants. Ferebee's role in this historical event has made him a controversial figure, as the bombing played a crucial role in the conclusion of World War II but also raised profound ethical questions about the use of nuclear weapons.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Slovenia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 2,056 | $56,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,078,938 | 2,056 | $56,000 | 55$ |
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Major Thomas Ferebee dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
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