The atomic bombing of Hiroshima killed over 100,000 people.

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Is it true that the atomic bombing of Hiroshima killed over 100,000 people?

Yes. Multiple reference sources state Hiroshima deaths exceeded 100,000, including a National Archives figure of at least 100,000 direct deaths and Wikipedia ranges reaching 166,000. One source cites close to 100,000 casualties, slightly below the claim's threshold.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Evidence for · 5

Hiroshima

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Hiroshima. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima

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The decision to employ nuclear weapons at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

2013

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The decision to employ nuclear weapons at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (2013). nbn-resolving.org. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:gbv:18-epflicht-985199

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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Wikipedia

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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki

The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki | National Archives Museum

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The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki | National Archives Museum. (n.d.). visit.archives.gov. https://visit.archives.gov/whats-on/explore-exhibits/atomic-bombing-hiroshima-and-nagasaki

OpenStax U.S. History: 27.4 The Pacific Theater and the Atomic Bomb

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OpenStax U.S. History: 27.4 The Pacific Theater and the Atomic Bomb. (n.d.). openstax.org. https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/61c26bc1-a1da-4c91-b16c-59cd56aafb6e@

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan at Hiroshima Peace Memorial

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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan at Hiroshima Peace Memorial. (n.d.). en.wikisource.org. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Remarks_by_President_Obama_and_Prime_Minister_Abe_of_Japan_at_Hiroshima_Peace_Memorial

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