On Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom or watch it from our Kingsley Room, join us for an educational lecture about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
On August 6, 1945, history was changed forever with the atomic incineration of Japan's eighth largest city, Hiroshima. Join us as we learn about the bombing of Hiroshima, why the bombs were used, the political situation as it existed in August 1945 and the defenses of Japan in preparation for the invasion of the home islands.
Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
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