By Donald G. McNeil Jr., former New York Times global health reporter
In a poignant article published in The Washington Post, Donald G. McNeil Jr., a renowned author and former global health reporter for the New York Times, sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of American history.
Seventy-eight years after the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, McNeil argues that few Americans remember how their ancestors felt about this event. This lack of awareness is attributed to “shallow reading” or a superficial understanding of historical events.
McNeil’s article serves as a reminder of the importance of examining our collective past and acknowledging its impact on current society. By exploring these unspoken emotions, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human experience and foster a more empathetic culture.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/08/world-war-ii-hiroshima-history-memories