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SUMMARY:Hiroshima & Nagasaki Evening Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation about the longstanding impacts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, and the current state of nuclear weapons. \nOn 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/hiroshima-nagasaki-evening-dialogue/
LOCATION:St. James Place Parish Hall\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima Day: War is Obsolete
DESCRIPTION:Join the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council for their annual observance of the Hiroshima bombings.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/hiroshima-day-war-is-obsolete/
LOCATION:Bend in the Road Beach\, Edgartown\, MA\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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SUMMARY:A Call for Peace
DESCRIPTION:August 6 and 9\, 2025 mark the 80th year since the U.S.’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, Japan\, immediately killing between 129\,000 and 226\,000 people\, with many thousands dying later from radiation exposure. We remember their suffering\, and call on the nuclear weapons states to take weapons off hairpin trigger alert\, and negotiate a rapid phasing out of weapons of mass destruction. Please join the community of Easthampton for their 41st commemoration of this horrible event to honor those who have suffered and declare that nuclear weapons must be abolished.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/a-call-for-peace/
LOCATION:Nashawannuck Pond Boardwalk\, 50 Payson Ave\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T163000
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SUMMARY:80 Years Later\, Remembering and Repenting The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:Via Pat Ferrone\, St. Susanna Pax Christi \n“The first use of an atomic bomb\, “Little Boy\,” was exploded over Hiroshima\, Japan on August\n6\, 1945. Its explosive power immediately annihilated between 70\,000 and 80\,000 human\nbeings\, and maimed uncountable others. By the end of 1945\, 140\,000 were dead. Just 3 days\nlater\, knowing the effects of the first bomb\, “Fat Man” was dropped on Nagasaki\, killing 40\,000\npeople instantly\, with estimates of up to 100\,000 dead within 5 years: innocent men\, women\nand children. Years later\, Albert Einstein was to lament what he believed was his contribution to\nthese horrific events. He wrote\, “If I had foreseen Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, I would have torn\nup my formula in 1905.” \nNow\, eighty years later\, with nine nuclear nations possessing enough nuclear weapons to\ncause the deaths of millions and millions of people\, the devastation of our global home\, the\ndestruction of cultures\, and nuclear winter\, we raise our voices to plead for the only sane\noption available to us: that nuclear weapons be banished from this earth\, beginning with our\nvery own efforts in the United States. Currently\, we are pursuing a program to update our\nnuclear arsenal\, at a staggering cost of $1.7 trillion over 30 years. \nOn Wednesday\, August 6\, at 4:30 pm\, a program planned by the St. Susanna Pax Christi\nGroup\, will take place on the Dedham Town Green to remember the world-shattering events of\nAugust 6 and 9\, 1945. Part of the program will be a shared reading of “Original Child Bomb\,”\nwritten in 1962 by Thomas Merton\, Trappist monk. We will lament the past\, and acknowledge\nthe present danger of a nuclear exchange. This year\, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set\nthe “Doomsday Clock” at 89 seconds to midnight – the closest ever to human extinction.\nPlease join us as we commit ourselves to urge our government\, and the world\, to move “Back\nfrom the Brink” of nuclear war.” \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/80-years-later-remembering-and-repenting-the-atomic-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/
LOCATION:Dedham Town Green\, 600 High St\, Dedham\, 02026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Merrimack Valley People for Peace Commemoration Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Via Merrimack Valley for Peace \n“On Wednesday\, August 6th\, the Merrimack Valley People for Peace will hold a vigil in front of the Old Town Hall in Andover Center from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.  The vigil commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first use of nuclear weapons in war and the destruction of Hiroshima\, Japan at the close of World War II.  The United States bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the only deployments of atomic weapons in history.  It is estimated that more than 90\,000 people were killed in Hiroshima and more than 60\,000 people were killed in Nagasaki.  Testing and manufacture of nuclear weapons has continued to damage the environment since. Atomic weapons now are much stronger and numerous\, so a continuing danger to all life on earth.  More countries now have nuclear weapons and others are working to develop them. The vigil is free and open to the public.  Participants are encouraged to bring signs.” \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/merrimack-valley-people-for-peace-commemoration-vigil/
LOCATION:Andover Town Hall\, 20 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cranes and Chorus: A Communal Call for Nuclear Disarmament
DESCRIPTION:Via Center for Nonviolent Solutions: \nJoin us in remembering the atomic bombings of Japan featuring performances from Mountain River Taiko Drumming and the newly formed Worcester Peace Chorus\, along with a floating lantern ceremony. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/cranes-and-chorus-a-communal-call-for-nuclear-disarmament/
LOCATION:Regatta Point Park\, 10 N Lake Ave\, Worcester\, 01604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Nonviolent Solutions":MAILTO:inquiry@nonviolentsolutions.org
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SUMMARY:Strength Through Peace: Learning From Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, 80 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ikeda Center on Friday\, August 8\, for a special Dialogue Nights commemorating the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The dialogue will explore what we can learn from Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, what strength and peace really mean\, and what each of us can do to transform a culture of war to a culture of peace. There will be guest speakers and the event is open to college students and adults in their 20s and 30s. Please RSVP using the link to the event website.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/strength-through-peace-learning-from-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-80-years-later/
LOCATION:The Ikeda Center for Peace\, Learning and Dialogue\, 396 Harvard Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Walk & Meditation for Hiroshima/Nagasaki Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Observe the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a silent and commemorative walk and meditation by the water. The walk will begin at 9:30 am at the Temple and end at the beach at Cook’s Pond. A meditation will begin afterwards on the beach\, and both the walk and meditation will be held in silence. This is a gesture in remembrance of all who suffered and died in the bombings\, and as a contemplative act of bearing witness to the continuing danger of nuclear weapons in our world today. \nFor those who are unable to walk\, there will be coordinated ride-sharing from the Temple to the pond so that all may participate.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/commemorative-walk-meditation-for-hiroshima-nagasaki-anniversary/
LOCATION:Boundless Way Zen Temple\, 1030 Pleasant Street\, Worcester\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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SUMMARY:Gifting Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join the Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre for a Hiroshima-Nagasaki Peace Memorial\, featuring: \n\nPerformances\nPeace Art Exhibition\nPeace Walk\nRaffles\n\nSaturday\, August 9\, 2 p.m. at the Korean Church of Boston \nHarvard St.\, Brookline\, MA 02445. Free admission. \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/gifting-peace/
LOCATION:Korean Church of Boston\, 32 Harvard St\, Brookline\, MA\, 02445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T190000
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SUMMARY:Back from the Brink: Remembering the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — 80 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Via Watertown Citizens for Peace\, Justice and Environment: \nOn Saturday\, August 9\, Watertown Citizens will hold our Annual Remembrance of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This is the 80th anniversary of the bombing and in recognition of the Peace and Common Security’s effort to place a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution in front of the Watertown City Council\, the theme of this year’s event is “Back from the Brink.” \nWe will gather in Watertown Square for a Silent Vigil and Brief Program at 7:00 PM. At 8:00 PM we will move to the MDCR Dock for music and personal reflections follow by the launching of the candle boats. \nPlease mark your calendars and spread the word!
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/back-from-the-brink-remembering-the-bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-80-years-ago/
LOCATION:Watertown Square\, Main Street at Spring St\, Watertown\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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