Hiroshima was intentionally reimagined as an international "City of Peace". This was a collaborative effort between the Japanese people and U.S. Occupation authorities to turn the site of destruction into a showcase for global harmony.
Despite early predictions that nothing would grow in the city for 75 years, Hiroshima defied expectations through a remarkable recovery.
Contrary to common myths, radiation levels in Hiroshima today are on par with normal background radiation found anywhere else on Earth and have no effect on human health. Cultural Legacy: John Hersey’s "Hiroshima"
For those who survived the initial explosion—the hibakusha —the struggle was only beginning.
Hiroshima: The Aftermath [HD]
Hiroshima was intentionally reimagined as an international "City of Peace". This was a collaborative effort between the Japanese people and U.S. Occupation authorities to turn the site of destruction into a showcase for global harmony.
Despite early predictions that nothing would grow in the city for 75 years, Hiroshima defied expectations through a remarkable recovery. Hiroshima: The Aftermath
Contrary to common myths, radiation levels in Hiroshima today are on par with normal background radiation found anywhere else on Earth and have no effect on human health. Cultural Legacy: John Hersey’s "Hiroshima" Hiroshima: The Aftermath
For those who survived the initial explosion—the hibakusha —the struggle was only beginning. Hiroshima: The Aftermath