Today in History

[Lady Cop]

8/6

The whole world will remember when the Japanese city of Hiroshima was bombed at the end of the Second World War.

And today thousands of Japanese people are starting to commemorate the 140,000 people who lost their lives.

People across the country have started to light lanterns of peace and express their sorrow in preparation for tomorrow's anniversary.

Buddhist monks and children took part in a parade holding 'lanterns for peace' at the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima.

Sixty seven years ago an atomic bomb was dropped on the city by the United States by the orders of then President Harry Truman.









The grandson of ex U.S President Harry Truman has also chosen to take part in the memorial services and attended a service for victims.
Clifton Truman Daniel visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Saturday and laid a wreath to show his respect.