As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the first and only atomic bombs used in warfare, the critically acclaimed “Atomic People” provides a powerful historical record, capturing the first-hand testimony of the last Japanese survivors of the blasts.

“Atomic People” premieres Monday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app, which is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO.

The decision by the U.S. to drop atomic bombs on two Japanese cities — Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later — was one of the most momentous and destructive in world history.

The bomb known as “Little Boy,” which decimated Hiroshima, was 2,000 times more powerful than any bomb before, i

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