The History Of Heartbreaking
Thousands on Bikini Island dead, injured, or infected with life changing diseases after nuclear bombing. As an Islander, learning about this event was very upsetting. Many families were forced out of their homes. President Christopher Loeak, the voice of his people demand justice. Due to the nuclear bombing many have to face the difficulties of homeliness. On March of 1954 U.S. launched a nuclear bomb testing. This bomb erupted on Bikini Island killing, injuring, and infecting thousands. Those uninjured were traumatized for the remaining of their lives. Being an Islander raised in the states is difficult after learning about this event. I’m proud to be an American however, after being informed about this testing was heartbreaking. The
radiation levels were very high causing everyone to be evaluated. Returning home was not an option for many. Despite U.S. claiming it is okay to return. Parents are unwilling to allow harm to their children, and families lost their trust in U.S. 42 years old councilwoman, Lani Kramer quoted, “As a result of being displaced we’ve lost our cultural heritages, our traditional customs, and skills, which for thousand of years were passed down from generation to generation.” Heritage and trust is not something you can buy. Sadly, America lost both from the Islanders. Knowing a few people involved is upsetting. They had to suffered through that tragic event. A family friend was a young girl at the time. Now in her early 80’s, “DJ” was a young child and did not understand the situation. Her parents along with sibling were very aware and rushed to the other island. As my mother said, “You could still see the explosion from the nearby islands.” Despite U.S. trying to clean up their act, Islanders could never truly forgive them. March of 1954 was a life changing day for everyone alive. Families were forced out of the only location known as home. Islanders deserve justice. Whether or not U.S decided if Bikini Island is safe, it would not be a home like it once was. Love ones were lost because of this depressing event.
radiation levels were very high causing everyone to be evaluated. Returning home was not an option for many. Despite U.S. claiming it is okay to return. Parents are unwilling to allow harm to their children, and families lost their trust in U.S. 42 years old councilwoman, Lani Kramer quoted, “As a result of being displaced we’ve lost our cultural heritages, our traditional customs, and skills, which for thousand of years were passed down from generation to generation.” Heritage and trust is not something you can buy. Sadly, America lost both from the Islanders. Knowing a few people involved is upsetting. They had to suffered through that tragic event. A family friend was a young girl at the time. Now in her early 80’s, “DJ” was a young child and did not understand the situation. Her parents along with sibling were very aware and rushed to the other island. As my mother said, “You could still see the explosion from the nearby islands.” Despite U.S. trying to clean up their act, Islanders could never truly forgive them. March of 1954 was a life changing day for everyone alive. Families were forced out of the only location known as home. Islanders deserve justice. Whether or not U.S decided if Bikini Island is safe, it would not be a home like it once was. Love ones were lost because of this depressing event.