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World War II and the Global Struggle That Transformed the Modern World

World War II was not only a clash of armies but a conflict that reshaped borders, politics, and societies across the globe.
Washington Examiner

Japan commemorates 80 years since atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history. At 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 6, 1945, the American B-29 bomber known as the ...
Newsday

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuclear ban in the hands of youth

NAGASAKI, Japan — The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can ...
Newsday

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

TOKYO — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about how the ...
Daily Journal

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago

TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about ...