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Howard Kakita autographed 10 x 8-inch photograph, signed by the Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor.

Kakita was just eight years old when the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. An American citizen born in California, Kakita had traveled to Japan with his family before World War II and was staying with relatives in Hiroshima when the bombing occurred.

On the morning of the attack, Kakita and his younger brother were on the roof of their grandparents' home when the bomb exploded over the city. Although they survived the initial blast, they witnessed the catastrophic destruction and human suffering that followed. Kakita's experiences as a young American survivor of the atomic bombing have made his firsthand testimony an important contribution to the historical record of Hiroshima.

The photograph measures 10 x 8 inches. Fine condition.

Howard Kakita (1937–) is a Japanese American survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Born in California, he was visiting family in Japan when World War II prevented his return to the United States. At eight years old, he survived the Hiroshima bombing and subsequently witnessed its devastating aftermath. In later life, Kakita became an advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament, sharing his personal experiences with students, historians, and audiences to preserve the memory of the bombing and educate future generations about the human consequences of nuclear warfare.

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