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Divided Views on Hiroshima: 69% Fear Nuclear Insecurity

7/29/2025

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As the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki nears, a Pew Research survey uncovers a divided American sentiment. While 35% support the bombings, 31% oppose them, revealing stark contrasts across gender, age, and political lines. Alarmingly, 69% of Americans feel that nuclear weapons have increased global insecurity.

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As the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki nears, a Pew Research survey uncovers a divided American sentiment. While 35% support the bombings, 31% oppose them, revealing stark contrasts across gender, age, and political lines. Alarmingly, 69% of Americans feel that nuclear weapons have increased global insecurity.