Getting to Global Zero: Remembering the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons
Getting to Global Zero:
Remembering the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons
Michiko Kodama, Survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan will discuss her experiences and the Hibakusha (survivors) mission:
"Never again for anyone."
A growing international consensus, including political, military and faith leaders around the world, supports an end to nuclear weapons. How can we support this goal? Come join the discussion with local scientists and advocates for a safer, saner, more just nuclear weapons policy.
Date: Friday, August 9th
Time: 7 p.m. Photo exhibit; presentations; Q & A and discussion.
Location: Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ lower level social hall, 15 West Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701
Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Sponsored by Frederick Friends Meeting Peace & Social Concerns Committee, the Hiroshima/Nagasaki Peace Committee of Washington, DC and Women In Black Frederick
For more information: wibfrederick@gmail.com or call 240/409-7176. For a complete schedule of events in the DC metro area during the Hibakusha visit, please see http://hiroshimapeacecommittee.net/?page_id=69 “Building a fortress to prevent mankind from ever repeating this tragedy--- we consider this our mission imposed by history on those who survived the atomic bombing. Fulfilling this mission is the real heritage we can pass on to coming generations.” Excerpted from a Hibakusha testimonial