Destroyer of Worlds: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb

This is a VIRTUAL program. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom.

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Marking the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare, the dropping of these bombs led to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. The bombings resulted in the immediate deaths of between 150,000 and 246,000 people, most of whom were civilians, and left lasting physical and psychological scars on those who survived. Historian and author MG Sheftall joins us virtually to explore the aftereffects of the bombings, share the voices of survivors, and examine the ethical and moral considerations surrounding the use of the atomic bomb through expert historical analysis.

You may also like the following events from Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum:

• This Friday, 27th June, 01:00 pm, Summer Survivor Speaker Series: Dr. Andras Lacko in Dallas
• Next month, 11th July, 01:00 pm, Summer Survivor Speaker Series: Phil Glauben in Dallas
• Next month, 25th July, 01:00 pm, Summer Survivor Speaker Series: Hanna Schrob in Dallas

Also check out other Arts events in West Barnstable, Literary Art events in West Barnstable.