Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Tsutomu Yamaguchi was a Japanese man known for being one of the few survivors of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings during World War II. His experiences and resilience in the face of unimaginable horror have made him a poignant symbol of the consequences of nuclear warfare. Yamaguchi dedicated much of his later life to advocating for peace and nuclear disarmament, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past to prevent future tragedies. He passed away in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of hope and a powerful message about the need for global peace.
Born on Mar 16, 1925 (100 years old)
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James Cameron tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour he is adapting the book, 'Ghosts of Hiroshima' by Charles Pellegrino into a film that he 'has to make' partly because of a pledge he made to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
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James Cameron mentioned a pledge he made to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
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Tsutomu Yamaguchi is a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, to whom James Cameron made a pledge.
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James Cameron tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour he is adapting the book, 'Ghosts of Hiroshima' partly because of a pledge he made to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
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