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The Hibakushas' Journeys: Atomic Bomb Survivors'  Struggles for Recognitions, Efforts for Peace, and Attempts at Interpretation-Olin 101
Mark Tiedemann, Luther College alumnus and professor of English, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies

The dawn of the Nuclear Age ushered ina new species of persons-the survivors of atomic bombings.  Hidden by their conquerors, ignored by their own people, the recognition that they even existed took 12 years.  The insidious nature of radiation poisoning has made it difficult to determine who was affected, let alone how they were affected, even to this day.  Then the survivors became the centerpiece of the Japanese peace movement, which has concentrated on the elimination of nuclear weapons.  Over the years the Hibakusha have had to try to come to grips with their experiences.  For the most part, the victims have eschewed political interpretations, preferring to keep their efforts on a personal level.  To this end, personal testimonies continue to be their tool of choice.

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