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80th Hiroshima Anniversary: Survivor Calls for Nuclear Disarmament

8/4/2025

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Keiko Ogura, a resilient survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, reflects on the harrowing events of 1945 and their lasting impact. As the Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Park stands as a tribute to the victims, global commemorations for the 80th anniversary spotlight the urgent call for nuclear disarmament, featuring poignant performances like "The Face of Jizo."

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Keiko Ogura, a resilient survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, reflects on the harrowing events of 1945 and their lasting impact. As the Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Park stands as a tribute to the victims, global commemorations for the 80th anniversary spotlight the urgent call for nuclear disarmament, featuring poignant performances like "The Face of Jizo."