This interactive project was created in remembrance of the first military use of a nuclear weapon that resulted in the deaths of nearly 200,000 people. After the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, historians and survivors, alike, have collected information on the bomb's destruction and future impact.
The modern city of Hiroshima now honors its victims with museums, annual ceremonies and peace declarations. As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the bombings, the fear of nuclear war is still imminent. To learn more about Hiroshima's recovery and read eyewitness accounts from survivors, check out these sites:
The City of Hiroshima
The city's website provides information on war memorials and peace declarations. Included are Hiroshima civic organizations, museums and town development guides.
Hiroshima Photo Gallery
Japanese photographer Hiromi Tsuchida captures the aftermath in Hiroshima - check out pictures of survivors and monuments.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The museum's official site pays tribute to the city and its victims - included are resources for the abolition of nuclear weapons and Hiroshima's recovery, and educational materials for kids.
The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Documents and speeches from the Truman administration are organized by dates and topics. The library focuses on the President's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
