The Atomic Bomb | 75th Anniversary Webinar Series
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53 Minutes
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Japan & the Pacific
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In August 1945, the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japanese cities. These bombings resulted in Japan's surrender and the end of the war. Learn from staff at the National Atomic Testing Museum and the National Museum of the Pacific War as they team up to showcase exhibits at their respective museums and talk about the development and deployment of our atomic bombs as well as the lasting impact of their use.
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