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First-Hand Account of Hiroshima: Before, During, and After the Atomic Bomb Drop

History Unplugged Podcast

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Echoes of Hiroshima: Survivor Stories

This chapter examines the profound memories and emotions of Hiroshima's survivors, or Hibakusha, detailing their survivor's guilt and societal pressures that delayed their storytelling. It sets the stage for the bombing on August 6, 1945, capturing the chaotic yet ordinary atmosphere leading up to the tragedy. Personal anecdotes and survivor interviews highlight the stark contrast between narrative and flashbulb memories, particularly among children who were affected by the nuclear detonations.

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