Tinian, MP (PRWEB) May 14, 2005 -- Sixty years ago, the world-famous B-29's (Enola Gay and Bock's Car) were launched from Tinian. Their destination? Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which would become the target of the US atomic attack that promptly ended World War II.
Since that time, Tinian, an island located in the Northern Marianas (Northwestern Pacific Ocean) has become a Commonwealth of the United States, as well a prominent historical preservation area for World War II events.
From August 2-10, 2005, the Peaceful Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Atomic Missions will be held on the island of Tinian.
Attending the event will be crews from the Enola Gay and other veterans, including the following:
- Pilot: General Tibbets
- Navigator: Dutch Van Kirk
- Weaponer: Morris Jeppson
- Scientists and Engineers of the Manhattan Project
- 112th Sea Bees, who built the four runways used by the B-29's
- Veterans of the 504th Bomb Group
- Veterans and Survivors of the USS Indianapolis
Over 100 US and Japanese veterans from this significant event in history will be available for interviews, personal visits and speeches. News organizations, writers, and historians are welcomed to attend and gather important facts directly from those who experienced the bombings and their impact on the world.
The calendar of events for this eight-day anniversary commemoration includes historical tours of Tinian Island, memorial commemorations for the atomic missions on August 6th and 9th, peace ceremonies, oral history presentations from the strike crews and atomic survivors, and other interesting events. Artifact exhibits will be available, reflecting back on Tinian history, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki photos. Visitors will be able to tour the Los Alamos National Atomic Museum exhibit as well.
"The commemoration event does not intend to assign blame but, instead, impart history through the personal knowledge and experiences of those that had lived it on both sides of the conflict. Tinian's commemoration goal is to turn 'hatred into hope' through an open dialog of the knowledge of events that transpired 60 years ago in venues that both sides can enjoy," states Phillip Mendiola-Long, the Chairman of 60th Events.
Visitors may attend the events of their personal interest. Tinian Island is a beautiful island with a tropical climate year round. The island is also where Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan are believed to be buried.
More information about the Peaceful Commemoration, a schedule of events, travel information, and more can be found at the web address: http://tinianhistory.org/.
For travel information including tour companies, airlines, and hotel accommodations, visit http://tinianhistory.org/tinian_travel.asp.
For an interview or further information, please contact Phillip Mendiola-Long, AIF by phone at (670) 433-1804 or fax to (670) 433-1813 or email: e-mail protected from spam bots.
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