Hiroshima: The Aftermath ✦ ❲Recommended❳

Hiroshima was intentionally reimagined as an international "City of Peace". This was a collaborative effort between the Japanese people and U.S. Occupation authorities to turn the site of destruction into a showcase for global harmony.

For those who survived the initial explosion—the hibakusha —the struggle was only beginning. Hiroshima: The Aftermath

Contrary to common myths, radiation levels in Hiroshima today are on par with normal background radiation found anywhere else on Earth and have no effect on human health. Cultural Legacy: John Hersey’s "Hiroshima" Hiroshima: The Aftermath