Vigil to remember World War II victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice will have a vigil at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the corner of Ninth and Massachusetts streets to commemorate the atomic bombing victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The date will mark the 65th anniversary of the United States bombings during World War II.
The coalition said that in addition to honoring the victims, the vigil is designed to encourage the elimination of nuclear weapons in the world. For more information, contact Joe Douglas at 842-7797 or joemdouglas@yahoo.com.
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