From Hiroshima to Hope: Marking 80 years since the atomic bombings Megan Farmer August 07, 2025 / 8:22 am

Hundreds gathered at Seattle’s Green Lake Wednesday evening to honor the more than 200,000 victims of the United States’ atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagaski 80 years ago.

The event, called "From Hiroshima to Hope," has taken place every August 6 on the shores of Seattle's Green Lake since 1984. Lit paper lanterns with Japanese calligraphy and words of peace, love, and justice floated into the water.

The glowing memorial represented the thousands of lives lost, hope for a more peaceful future, and a reminder of a painful history.

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