Hiroshima Maidens at ceremony prior to their 1955 departure for the US for surgeries

A private group sponsored a plan to bring 25 young girls, severely scarred by the Hiroshima blast, to the United States for surgery and rehabilitation. These girls were within a mile of the explosion, and the radiation burns were so severe that Japanese surgeons struggled to repair the recurring scar tissue.

What was the purpose of the plan instigated by the Saturday review?

Who were the individuals mentioned in connection with the Hiroshima Peace?

How many young girls were selected for surgery and rehabilitation?

What proximity to the blast did the selected girls have at the moment it occurred?

What challenges did Japanese surgeons face in repairing the damage caused by radiation burns?