The True Human Cost Behind the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing: A Survivor’s Scarred Legacy
On the 80th anniversary of Nagasaki’s atomic bombing, survivor Sumiteru Taniguchi’s scars stand as a stark reminder of nuclear war’s devastating human toll—prompting urgent reflection on America’s role and responsibilities in national security.
As America reflects on the monumental events of World War II, few images capture the true cost of nuclear warfare like the scars worn by Sumiteru Taniguchi. At just 16 years old, Taniguchi endured the horrific aftermath of the U.S. atomic bombing over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. His story is etched not only in history books but across his own skin—a painful testament to the unimaginable suffering caused by that fateful day. While many remember August 1945 as a turning point that ended a brutal global conflict, it is essential to understand this episode through an America First lens—recognizing...
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