Hiroshima: National Peace Memorial Hall, sign describing continuing radiation related illnesses and deaths since 1945

Hiroshima: National Peace Memorial Hall, sign describing continuing radiation related illnesses and deaths since 1945

Atomic bomb--Hiroshima; Atomic bomb victims

The injuries inflicted by the atomic bomb appeared to be healing by the end of 1945, but a high percentage of those who seemed to be recovering later fell victim to a vast array of aftereffects, including keloid scars, leukemia and other cancers. Since 1946, thousands of people have passed away each year, and the pain and anxiety of many survivors continue.

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Thiedeman, Michael

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Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean

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Japan

Japan - Showa 1926 - 1989

8/6/1945

Chugoku (region), Hiroshima (prefecture), Hiroshima (inhabited place)

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1086 w x 1200 h, 150ppi