(7)Hiroshima marks 59th anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing

(7)Hiroshima marks 59th anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Primary school students Saki Kawada (L) and Koya Yurino (R) read a declaration for peace at a ceremony marking the 59th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6 at Peace Memorial Park in the city.

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