Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped

Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped

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.

Release Date

July 27, 1995

Status

Released

Original Title

Hiroshima: Why the Bomb Was Dropped

Runtime

1h 7min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

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