The Nagasaki attack on August 9, 1945, killed 70,000 people by the end of that year. This occurred three days after the Hiroshima bombing, which killed 140,000. Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, marking the end of World War II. A memorial event at Nagasaki Peace Park attended by representatives from over 90 countries included a moment of silence and dove releases. Mayor Shiro Suzuki urged for the city's memories to promote nuclear disarmament and lasting world peace, echoing sentiments of survivors seeking a world without war.
Mr Suzuki emphasized the importance of preserving the memories of the Nagasaki bombing as "a common heritage and should be passed down for generations".
He declared a commitment to make Nagasaki "the last atomic bombing site now and forever," advocating for global cooperation towards nuclear disarmament and peace.
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