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The Memorial Tower to the mobilized students in the Peace Memorial Park which
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The Memorial Tower to the mobilized students in the Peace Memorial Park which
The Memorial Tower to the mobilized students in the Peace Memorial Park which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first atomic bomb. Atomic Bomb Dome formerly known as Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall is seen in the distance. This building was one of the few to remain standing following dropping of its first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. The bomb known as " Little Boy" exploded with about thirteen kilotons of force. At the time of the bombing, Hiroshima was home to 280, 000-290, 000 civilians as well as 43, 000 soldiers. Between 90, 000 and 166, 000 people are believed to have died from the bomb in the four-month period following the explosion. 1st December 1974
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Remembering the Tragic Past - A Glimpse into Hiroshima's Memorial Park
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. This poignant print captures the solemn beauty of the Memorial Tower to the mobilized students in Peace Memorial Park, standing tall as a testament to the devastating events that unfolded on August 6,1945. In the distance, we can see the haunting silhouette of Atomic Bomb Dome, once known as Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall. The bomb named "Little Boy" unleashed unimaginable destruction upon Hiroshima with its thirteen kilotons of force. The city, bustling with civilians and soldiers alike, became ground zero for one of history's most catastrophic moments. Between 90,000 and 166,000 lives were lost in the aftermath over a four-month period. As we gaze at this photograph taken on December 1st, 1974 – almost three decades after that fateful day – it serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for both destruction and resilience. The doves adorning the sculpture symbolize peace and hope amidst ruins left by war. Let us reflect upon this image not only as an acknowledgment of past horrors but also as a call to action against nuclear weapons. May it inspire us to strive for lasting peace so that no other city or community will ever experience such devastation again.
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