Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
LAJI values empathy and inspires diplomacy though dialogue.
Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
LAJI builds global partnerships, intercultural exchange and inclusive storytelling experiences.
Los Alamos. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Atomic legacy communities. places of conscience.
LAJI builds global partnerships, intercultural exchange and inclusive storytelling experiences.
Truman's Legacy
Clifton Truman Daniel, Grandson President Harry S. Truman
My grandfather took sole responsibility for the atomic bombings of Japan, neither making excuses nor denying the devastation. In 1947, when criticized for placing a wreath at the tomb of six Mexican army cadets who had died fighting against the US 100 years earlier, he said: "They had courage and courage does not belong to any one nation. You honor courage wherever you find it." We rejoice in the lives saved in WWII and acknowledge and honor the suffering of the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Honorary Chairman, Truman Library Institute
Chair, Los Alamos-Japan Institute Advisory Board
Message From Hiroshima
Kenji Shiga
As I was raised in Hiroshima, Los Alamos instantly reminded me of the bombing of Hiroshima on August, 6, 1945. At first I hesitated to visit but the warm personality of Judith Stauber helped me make the decision to actually visit. I cannot forget the warm welcome by Dr. Stauber and the people of Los Alamos. To my surprise, the beautiful blue sky and clear air made me feel refreshed and even familiar. After seeing exhibits and talking with people in Los Alamos—I reaffirmed the tremendous impact of science on humanity and the importance of faithfully facing history.
Kenji Shiga, Former Director Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
LAJI Founder
Dr. Judith Stauber founded Los Alamos-Japan Institute to bridge communication between places of conscience with shared history but little understanding. An advocate for bearing witness to the past so that it is never repeated, Stauber negotiated and delivered proclamations of understanding to the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on behalf of Los Alamos County.
Stauber, an Intercultural Communication Consultant, directs global strategic intercultural communication in multiple on-line and face-to-face environments in partnership with universities, organizations, museums, non-profits and small business communities. Judith leads guided cultural tours around the world to places including Cuba, Israel, New Mexico and Japan.
Contact Dr. Judith Stauber: judith@laji.us
LAJI Non-Profit Fiscal Agent
The Paper Crane Foundation supports programming on reconciliation, disarmament and open, honest discussion of conflict. It is the sister organization to Japan’s Sadako Legacy, honoring Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki, whose dying wish was for peace.