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The 70th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing about 140,000 out of the 350,000 who lived in the city. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki killing 40,000 more in an instant.

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"Little Boy" was the codename for the type of atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and killed 140,000 people. The Fat Man, the codename for the type of atomic bomb that was detonated over the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the U.S on 9 August 1945 killed an estimated 40,000 people in an instant. Photo:Reuters
The gutted Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which is currently called the Atomic Bomb Dome or A-Bomb Dome, after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and the same location near Aioi Bridge now (inset).
The gutted Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which is currently called the Atomic Bomb Dome or A-Bomb Dome, after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and the same location near Aioi Bridge now (inset). Photo:Reuters
A combination picture shows the Urakami Cathedral (center) which was destroyed by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the rebuilt cathedral in Nagasaki (inset).
A combination picture shows the Urakami Cathedral (center) which was destroyed by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the rebuilt cathedral in Nagasaki (inset). Photo:Reuters
The ruins of Nagasaki Medical College, destruction caused by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the same location in Nagasaki now (inset).
The ruins of Nagasaki Medical College, destruction caused by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the same location in Nagasaki now (inset). Photo:Reuters
A combination picture shows the ruins of the Shiroyama National School, which was destroyed by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the same location in Nagasaki.
A combination picture shows the ruins of the Shiroyama National School, which was destroyed by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the same location in Nagasaki. Photo:Reuters
Under a blazing sun, thousands rendered hommage to the 140,000 killed in Hiroshima.
Under a blazing sun, thousands rendered hommage to the 140,000 killed in Hiroshima. Photo:teleSUR
People ring a bell to mark the moment when an atom bomb exploded over Hiroshima 70 years ago during a commemoration ceremony at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, August 6, 2015.
People ring a bell to mark the moment when an atom bomb exploded over Hiroshima 70 years ago during a commemoration ceremony at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, August 6, 2015. Photo:Reuters
The 70th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
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Hundreds of doves were released, symbolizing peace.
Hundreds of doves were released, symbolizing peace. Photo:teleSUR
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke, while demonstrators shouted slogans against the re-militarization of Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke, while demonstrators shouted slogans against the re-militarization of Japan. Photo:teleSUR
Representatives of over 100 countries were present, including the U.S. embassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy.
Representatives of over 100 countries were present, including the U.S. embassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy. Photo:teleSUR
A woman reacts as she prays for the atomic bomb victims in front of the cenotaph for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, August 6, 2015.
A woman reacts as she prays for the atomic bomb victims in front of the cenotaph for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, August 6, 2015. Photo:Reuters
A woman kneels in front of a banner calling for peace in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 5, 2015.
A woman kneels in front of a banner calling for peace in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 5, 2015. Photo:Reuters
Published 6 August 2015
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