Cerro Coso Community College Hosts Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit
Cerro Coso Community College is honored to present the Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit, a powerful pop-up exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan. The exhibition will be open to the public on February 28th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The evening will begin with a brief presentation by Michael Chiang, Cerro Coso Dean of Letters and Sciences, followed by the exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Learning Resource Center (Library) on the Ridgecrest campus.
This thought-provoking exhibition, made possible by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, features 30 visually compelling posters that illustrate the bombings and their aftermath. Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear video testimonies from survivors, offering firsthand accounts of the tragic events that reshaped history.
“Cerro Coso Community College is honored to host the Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan that ended World War II,” said Michael Chiang. “The exhibit aims to educate visitors about the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and to raise awareness of those affected by the bombings. By showcasing historical images and survivor testimonies, the college hopes to foster a deeper understanding of the events of August 1945 and their lasting implications. Hosting this exhibit aligns with Cerro Coso’s commitment to providing educational opportunities that encourage critical thinking and global awareness. The college is grateful for the support of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, whose contributions have been invaluable in bringing this exhibit to life.”
All community members, students, and faculty are encouraged to attend and reflect on this significant moment in history.
Caption: photo taken from the B-29 bomber of the mushroom cloud that resulted from the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Source: Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum