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jody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-06-09 12:46 PM
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Given revisionist's posts re Hiroshima, vets may want to read "The Invasion That Didn’t Happen"
The Invasion That Didn’t Happen
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ShamelessHussy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-06-09 12:51 PM
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1. I'm a Vet & I have photos from my uncle from the decks of the USS Missouri of the surrender ceremony
I encourage folks to read what our military leaders in theater at that time thought on this subject.

you can find a lot of research here...
"THE DECISION TO USE THE ATOMIC BOMB"

GAR ALPEROVITZ AND THE H-NET DEBATE

http://www.doug-long.com/debate.htm

more related info here...
http://www.doug-long.com

xUSN - Pilot Rescue Swimmer
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timeforpeace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-06-09 04:05 PM
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2. I was impressed when Obama said Emperor Hirohito surrendered on the Missouri.
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jody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-06-09 04:47 PM
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3. Except Emperor Hirohito did not surrender on the Missouri. n/t
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timeforpeace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-06-09 04:51 PM
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4. I know. I didn't say I was favorably impressed with him for saying that.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-07-09 07:59 AM
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5. Folks were tired after two world wars in succession. They wanted it 'over'. nt
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