Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped (1995)
Peter Jennings takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Truman administration and the events that led to the atomic bombing of Japan in 1945. Includes footage of the incredible destruction, some of which has been kept secret for decades.
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Peter Jennings takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Truman administration and the events that led to the atomic bombing of Japan in 1945. Includes footage of the incredible destruction, some of which has been kept secret for decades.
How long is Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped?
Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped has a runtime of 67 minutes.