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A TIME FOR REFLECTION IN NAGASAKI The PEACE STATUE was erected by the citizens of Nagasaki in August 1955, the 10th anniversary of the devastation of this city by the atomic bomb. Dedicated as an appeal for lasting world peace and a prayer that such a tragedy is never repeated. The elevated right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons, while the outstretched left hand symbolizes tranquility and world peace. Divine omnipotence and love are embodied in the sturdy physique and gentle countenance of the statue, and a prayer for the repose of the souls of all war victims is expressed in the closed eyes. Also, the folded right leg symbolizes quiet meditation, while the left-leg is poised for action in assisting humanity. .v; - ■ s m V ' ' F tJ u I HYPOCENTER OF THE ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSION At 11:02 AM, August 9, 1945 an atomic bomb exploded 500 meters above this spot. The black stone monolith (at left) marks the hypocenter. The fierce blast, heat rays reaching several thousand de- grees, and deadly radiation generated by the explosion crushed, burned and killed everything in sight and reduced this en- tire area to a barren field of rubble. About 1 3 of Nagasaki City was de- stroyed and 150,000 people were killed or injured. It was said at the time that this area would be devoid of vegetation for 75 years. Today, the Hypocenter remains as an international peace park and a symbol of aspiration for world harmony. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSION 1. Leveled Area (sq. meters) . .6,700,000 2. Damaged Houses 18,409 3. Casualties: Killed 73,884 Injured 74,904 Total 148,788 179
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