As the Olympics come to a close in Tokyo in just a few days, we want to acknowledge what happened in Japan 76 years ago this week and urge you to participate in a global weekend of action on peace.
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, killing hundreds of thousands of people instantly.
We hope you'll join us in commemorating these tragic events by joining the Council for a Livable World, global and community leaders, and families around the world in folding an origami peace crane and sharing a photo of it, along with wishes for a brighter future, on social media during this weekend of peace.
To make this weekend of action a success, we are asking you to recruit family and friends to join you. Post on social media between August 6 and 9 using the hashtag #CranesForOurFuture and share your pledge to fold a crane for peace.
As we acknowledge these somber anniversaries, we also want to call attention to the hard work that goes into making sure events like these never happen again. For nearly 60 years, the Council has been at the forefront of policy and political action to help rid the world of nuclear threats. Our work is far from over, but every day that we don’t see another horrific tragedy caused by nuclear weapons represents progress in the global effort for peace.
As you know, our mission and work are as important now as ever. There are recent reports of new nuclear developments in China, which hawks in Congress will use as an excuse to give the Pentagon more money for more American nuclear weapons. That’s why it’s imperative that we continue supporting Members of Congress who advocate policies that prioritize diplomacy over conflict and peace over war.
We can only continue our important work with your support. Will you help us maintain the staff and resources necessary to continue doing our part to prevent another nuclear catastrophe?
Please consider making a one-time contribution or increasing your monthly donation in support of a brighter future and more livable world.
Thank you for all you do.
With gratitude,
John Tierney
Executive Director
Council for a Livable World
Member of Congress, 1997–2015