Seeds for Reflection

The Genbaku Dome, now part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, was the only structure left standing in the hypocenter of the atomic bomb denotated over Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945.

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Reflection

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• Days of Peace & Remembrance
• Messages of Peace
• Oak Ridge Bell Ringing
• Los Alamos Lights for Peace
• Hanford Lights for Peace
• Partners in Commemoration
• Virtual Lights for Peace

Many complex decisions during World War II led to the Manhattan Project and to the development of the world’s first atomic weapons. The dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan and the destructive power of nuclear weapons prompts us to confront the profound choices and consequences of the Manhattan Project, which many still struggle with today. As you explore the articles on this website, you may find yourself asking many questions. Some questions may probe assumptions, rationale, implications, and consequences. Others may explore viewpoints and perspectives new to you. As these questions surface, follow them. Reflection can lead to greater insights about the past and yourself. Get started with the "seeds for reflection" below.