A public reading of John Hersey's "Hiroshima" on the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan by the United States. The event is free and open to the public and the public is encouraged to join in the reading. Those interested in reading can sign up to participate when they arrive. Please bring folding chairs. Rain site: Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave.
"Hiroshima" by John Hersey tells the story of the bombing on August 6, 1945 by following the story of six of the survivors. The book version has been in print since 1946.
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Townsend Park, Albany, New York, United States
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