HANFORD, Wash. – As we mark 80 years since the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, the Reach Museum in Hanford is commemorating the event with a focus on peace and reflection.
The bomb, nicknamed “Fat Man,” was developed as part of the Manhattan Project with significant contributions from Hanford. This secret city played a crucial role in reshaping global history during World War II.
The Manhattan Project marked a turning point in human history, as it was when humans learned to control the power of the atom. This discovery ushered in the nuclear age, comparable to when humans first learned to control fire.
The Reach Museum’s events aim to remember the past and promote a future focused on peace. They hope to reflect on the scars left by history and encourage a commitment to do better in the future.
For more information on the Reach Museum’s events, visit their website.
