The Atomic Foundation Myth
Nearly 80 years ago, America dropped an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, signaling the birth of the nuclear birth. Another bomb would subsequently be dropped over the city of Nagasaki.
Americans celebrated the blasts for ending World War II, but the nuclear warfare blurred the boundaries of traditional war. Instead of killing off opposing soldiers, many who died in the atomic fallout were everyday citizens, including many children and seniors.
Here, Black Pigeon Speaks explores the twisted legacy of these hideous events.
