Sadako Sasaki’s Story
Sadako Sasaki was two years old when the Americans dropped the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. It exploded about a mile from her home in Hiroshima and she was blown out of the window by the blast. As the … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Hiroshima Commemoration
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemorations
The 6th and the 9th of August (anniversaries of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) are great opportunities to do some peace education. 2020 is especially significant as this year marks the 75th anniversaries. CND have produced an online exhibition, … Continue reading →
Hiroshima Peace Declaration 2019
Every year on August 6, the City of Hiroshima holds a Peace Memorial Ceremony to pray for the peaceful repose of the victims, for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and for lasting world peace. During that ceremony, the Mayor issues … Continue reading →
Hiroshima Day Reflection 2019
This Reflection was delivered by Paul Parker, Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain at the end of the Hiroshima Day Service in Coventry Cathedral on 6 August 2019. Jesus said: “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. … Continue reading →
Hiroshima Commemoration 2019
[slideshow_deploy id=’9299′] On 6 August 2019, Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation organised a stimulating, thought-provoking and moving annual Commemoration of the bombing of Hiroshima. A memorial has been held in Coventry for Hiroshima Day every year since 1987. … Continue reading →
Hiroshima Day 2018 Photos
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Continue reading →Hiroshima Day 2017
[slideshow_deploy id=’2166′] On Sunday 6th August 2017 Coventry representatives waited at St Michael’s House, Coventry Cathedral to welcome diplomats from the Embassy of Japan who travelled to join Coventry Hiroshima Day 2017. This is an annual event to remember and reflect … Continue reading →
Hiroshima Day
On August 6, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. American President Harry S. Truman called for Japan’s surrender 16 hours later, warning them to “expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of … Continue reading →