Taguchi Mitsuko

Age at the time of bombing: 30
Date of the scene:
1945/8/7
Approximate time of the scene: Morning
Distance from hypocenter:
1,000 m
Location:
In front of the Hiroshima Central Broadcasting Station, Kanayama, Nobori areas

Dimension: 30 × 38 cm

Carrying her child, she had probably been unable to outrun the flames. Her hair was standing on end. She still protected her child under her breast, like a living person. Her eyes were open wide. I cannot forget that shocking sight.

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