Watch: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
Summary
A ceremony in Hiroshima marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States. Japan's Prime Minister urged countries to pursue the elimination of nuclear weapons. The bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in over 200,000 deaths.Key Facts
- The ceremony took place in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the atomic bomb was dropped.
- A minute of silence was observed during the ceremony.
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the event.
- Ishiba called for global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.
- The bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed more than 200,000 people.
- Deaths occurred from the blast, radiation sickness, and burns.
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