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A memorial service marking 80 years since the Nanjing Massacre was held in San Francisco on Sunday, drawing hundreds from Chinese and Asian communities. Participants honored victims and called for peace to prevent future atrocities.
Hundreds of activists and Asian community members in San Francisco commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre. Participants observed a moment of silence, lit candles, and called for justice and peace. Speakers emphasized the importance of remembering history to prevent future atrocities.
Governments of the major belligerents have established commemorative days to honor the fallen and remind humanity of the catastrophes wrought by war. Britain observes Remembrance Day on November 11, Russia marks Victory Day on May 9, and Germany holds the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism on January 27. Japan, the United States, and France each have their own traditions, all focused on remembrance and peace.