Key Facts
• August 6 marks 80 years since the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
• Protests held at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.
• Activists performed a “die-in” to symbolize death and protest nuclear weapons.
• Patricia Ellsberg emphasized peace, cooperation, and nuclear disarmament.
• Tennessee’s Oak Ridge, a Manhattan Project site, hosted memorial events.
• July survey: 35% of Americans justified the bombing, 31% opposed, 33% unsure.
• 44% of Americans aged 18-29 opposed the bombing.
• In 1945, 85% supported the bombing; in 2015, 56% justified it.
• Survey changes suggest declining support for the bombing over 80 years.
Summary
On August 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, protests and memorials were held across the U.S. Activists gathered at California’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, performing a “die-in” to protest nuclear weapons and honor victims. Patricia Ellsberg highlighted the importance of peace and disarmament. In Tennessee’s Oak Ridge, a key Manhattan Project site, events called for nuclear abolition. A July survey revealed shifting American perspectives: 35% justified the bombing, 31% opposed, and 33% were unsure. Younger generations, particularly those aged 18-29, showed higher opposition at 44%. Historical data indicates declining support for the bombing, with 85% approval in 1945 and 56% in 2015. These events and data reflect evolving attitudes toward nuclear weapons and their historical impact.
