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Hiroshima: Recovery 

After the atomic bomb wreaked havoc on Hiroshima, Japan surrendered, leaving the Allies victorious. While they were celebrating, the people of Hiroshima began the long slow path to recovery. The bomb had completely destroyed 68% of the buildings in Hiroshima, leaving only rubble. Because Japan is victim to many earthquakes, the buildings were built very strong, so the bomb did not wreak as much havoc as it would have in any other country. This just shows how strong the bomb was, to have crushed so much. In some buildings, such as the one below, only a skeleton of the building was left.

The United States also occupied parts of Japan after the war; even Hiroshima. They helped rebuild the government, the economy, and the buildings; firstly because the were the ones who had bombed Japan, and secondly, they wanted an ally in case the Cold War became anything substantial. As the city that had been affected the most, Hiroshima recieved means of support from the U.S. government, but, contradicting popular belief, no financial assistance came to Hiroshima; the U.S. was giving money to its European allies. The people of Hiroshima rebuilt houses and put up new buildings, but didn't repair all of them. The government kept some the way they were, and they were used to educate children on the atomic bomb. Children in schools across Japan are educated on the atomic bomb, and the atrocities of war. This way, the survivors of Hiroshima ensure that the future generations of Japan; of the __world__ can work together to prevent the horrors of the bombing from happening again.

To make sure that nobody forgot the horrible events that happened August 6th, the Japanese government left ruins and built monuments to remember the devestating aftermath of the atomic bomb. They also have an annual celebration every August, mourning the people who died in the bomb. People gather at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and each person recieves a paper lantern to float down the river in memory of someone who passed away because of the bomb.

Hiroshima is back on its feet now. It's economy is thriving; its main industries include cars, food processing, and machinery. It is surrounded by mountains, but has lush valleys where it's agricultural goods, silk, rice, and wheat are produced. It's skyline soars high in the sky, and just like any other big city, it's nightlife thrives.

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