During his diplomatic tour in Vietnam and Japan, President Barack Obama will become the first serving U.S. President to visit the city of Hiroshima, where the first and only use of an atomic bomb in warfare took place during World War II.
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes mentioned that the reasons for which the bombs were utilized in 1945 are not the reason for this visit, and what President Obama will offer instead is a vision for the future.
The President will assist the G7's international summit from May 21 through 28 accompanied by the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, according to an official press release. There, Obama will direct a message towards Hiroshima where he will express his commitment to "pursuing peace and security in a world without nuclear weapons"; it has been expressed, however, that no form of apology for the bombardment will be offered at that time.
According to Mexican news outlet El Universal, Japanese TV network NHK published the results of a poll showing that at least 70% of the country's populace wants Obama to visit Hiroshima.
Via BBC
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