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Manhattan Project National Historical Park hosting days of Peace and Remembrance in Oak Ridge, TN for 80th Anniversary Observance of Atomic Bombings of Japan
August 1, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons. These events provide an opportunity for somber, quiet reflection.
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Check the official program dates, meeting location and any registration requirements before adding this stop to your itinerary.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.