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ID Code | GE24-06 |
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Creator | Fukiyo Ueda |
Age at the Time | 34 |
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Date of the Scene | 1945/8/6 |
Distance from the Hypocenter (m) | 1,650m |
Location | Hijiyama, Niho areas |
Size (H×W) (cm) | 27×38 |
Description | People escaping across the bridge 1,650 m from the hypocenter, near Tsurumi Bridge August 6, 1945, about 8:30 a.m. Fukiyo Ueda (34 at the time of the bombing, 64 when she drew this picture) Explanation in picture Both men and women had singed hair and were nearly naked. Some were waving their arms and crying out. Many had blood streaming from their heads. I can still see this horrifying scene from hell anytime I close my eyes. |