Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

av Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 4 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1548)

Kawamoto reads through a letter he wrote from the south Pacific to a camp newspaper in Topaz, talks about his service, and tells a few war stories. Also mentions the atomic bombs. Video starts at 0:59. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 49, II NY #32, 6-85, Kawamoto. Interview continues …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-86-4)

Receiving a formal note of appreciation from the Emperor of Japan for work following the atomic bombings

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-86-5)

Building homes in Hiroshima, Japan after the atomic bombing

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 …

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vh Paul Yamazaki Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-507-7)

Family moves to Japan for father's work with the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission

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vh Hiroko Nakashima Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-69-15)

Surviving an air raid, reaction to news of the atomic bombs

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vh Asano Terao Interview II Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-109-23)

Reaction to hearing of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese and was translated so as to convey Mrs. Terao's way of speaking as closely as possible. For example, there are instances in which she makes some grammatical errors. These mistakes are conveyed through similar grammatical errors in English …

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vh Frank Yamasaki Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-131-12)

Hearing about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; shock and horror comparable to the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-325-21)

Talking to people about experiences in Hiroshima

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-325-16)

Returning to school after the atomic bombing

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-325-14)

Ongoing medical problems as a result of exposure to the atomic bomb

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-325-12)

Living in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-325-13)

Trying to reunite with family after the atomic bombing

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vh Jack Dairiki Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-325-15)

Witnessing the atomic bombing from three miles away

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 30 (ddr-densho-1000-185-30)

Working on U.S. government's report about the atomic bomb survey

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-185-18)

Witnessing the devastation of Hiroshima shortly after the atomic bombing

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-185-19)

Meeting a hospital cook in the devastated city of Hiroshima

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-185-22)

Obtaining a census-type list of names for atomic bomb survey

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-185-23)

Discovering a language misunderstanding in atomic bomb survey

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-83-8)

Comparing Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor to the U.S.'s atomic bombing of Japan

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, …

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vh James Yamazaki Interview Segment 40 (ddr-densho-1000-175-40)

Impact of being Japanese American conducting atomic bomb studies in Japan

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vh James Yamazaki Interview Segment 39 (ddr-densho-1000-175-39)

Description of studies conducted in Nagasaki after the atomic bombing

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vh James Yamazaki Interview Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-175-41)

Conclusions from atomic bomb research studies

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vh Tokio Yamane Interview Segment 30 (ddr-densho-1000-432-30)

Hearing about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Japanese language)

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vh Marion Tsutakawa Kanemoto Interview Segment 39 (ddr-densho-1000-148-39)

Learning of oldest brother's life in Japan and his participation in the clean up after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima; reaction to hearing of the end of the war

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vh Paul Yempuku Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-247-16)

Seeing Hiroshima a few weeks after the atomic bombing

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