Hiroshima & Nagasaki Evening Dialogue

Join us for an evening of conversation about the longstanding impacts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the current state of nuclear weapons.

On August 6, 1945, the USA dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. A few days later, on August 9th, the USA dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki. These bombs were glorified to be the conclusion of WWII, and are inhumanely remembered by many Americans as making us saviors. In reality, Japan was going to surrender from WWII with or without these bombs being used, and because they were used, more than 200,000 people were instantly killed, with tens of thousands more dying due to related causes in the following years.

In this conversation, we will approach the political, societal, and personal aspects of the atomic bomb use in 1945, the lasting impacts that this decision caused, and the present day threats of nuclear weapons. This conversation will center on images and stories compiled by Nihon Hidankyo – followed by a full-group discussion on these topics. We hope this dialogue will bring people together to build trust, educate about the threat of nuclear weapons and war, and bring confidence in taking action to ensure a secure, peaceful, and prospering future for all.