B Reactor Atomic Culture Room: Hiroshima

The Hiroshima exhibit panel in the Atomic Culture Room.

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Main Text
Text at the bottom reads: “During the U.S.-led occupation of Japan, a moratorium limiting press coverage of the aftermath of the atomic bombings left many Americans in the dark regarding the full impact of the weapons. On August 31, 1946, a special issue of ‘The New Yorker’ titled ‘Hiroshima’ appeared on newsstands. The issue consisted of a single article written by journalist John Hersey. The article described the effect of the atomic bomb on six survivors and showed their humanity in a relatable way to those untouched by the bombing. Hersey’s article helped Americans realize the magnitude of the bombings. Hiroshima is often called the most important reporting work of the 20th century.”

At the top left, text reads: “‘Hiroshima’ is now published as a book and continues to bring a human perspective to the dawn of the nuclear age.”

Exhibit Panel Description
This exhibit is also entitled, “Books.” On a blank, grey page of an open book, a single word appears: “Hiroshima.”

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In-person visitation of the B Reactor is only authorized on guided tours offered by the Department of Energy.