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Atomic Bomb Dome

Iconic ruin preserved as a memorial to the victims and lasting symbol of the destructive power of nuclear weapons, epitomizing peace and disarmament.

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Incredibly, the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, at the end of World War II in 1945 fell almost exactly on this dome, exploding in the air just above it. And yet the dome survived. While it may not be beautiful, this dome is important. Like Auschwitz in Poland, the dome serves as a cold reminder of that day — and how human beings can do better moving forward. It’s sombre, grim, but necessary sight.

WillHarris 3 years ago

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