In her August 15, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the mixed emotions following the announcement of peace, mourning the war’s losses while urging world leaders to use atomic energy for the benefit of all humanity and to work toward a unified, peaceful future.
Victory over Japan Day was and is celebrated on different dates around the world. Why?
In her August 10, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the Atomic bombing of Nagasaki, urging an end to discrimination and calling for faith in humanity’s ability to meet the challenges of the atomic age.
By making the USS Indianapolis story a central plot point in Jaws, director Steven Spielberg introduced the story of the ship and its survivors to a wide audience, and with that larger audience came close scrutiny of how filmmakers told the story.
In her August 7, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt responds to the news of the atomic bomb’s first use against Japan, reflecting on its destructive power, the moral responsibility it imposes on humanity, and the urgent need to commit to peace in a world changed by nuclear technology.
Whether your camper is most interested in singing, dancing, acting, or telling jokes, the Bob & Dolores Hope Theater Camp is the way to learn it best. This session is for children entering grades 5–8. Weekdays only.
Join us in conversation with author Garrett M. Graff, whose new book explores the high-stakes race to create the atomic bomb.
Join us in BB's Stage Door Canteen as singers vie to become the next Stage Door Idol!