Mark Piesing

Remembering Hiroshima 80 years on

In October 1945, towns and cities across the United States celebrated โ€˜A Tribute to Victory Dayโ€™ in celebration of the United Statesโ€™s military victory over Nazi Germany and imperial Japan. The biggest event was held in Los Angeles and broadcast live across the country. In scenes โ€˜reminiscent of the pre-war Nazi rallies at Nurembergโ€™, Iain