We think of those who were killed. Only the knowledge that the victory, which these sacrifices have made possible, will be wisely used can give any comfort. It is our responsibility to see that this victory shall be a monument worthy of the dead who died to win it. #V-J #2018CUAB
The evil done by the Japanese war lords can never be repaired or forgotten. But their power to destroy and kill has been taken from them. #V-J #2018CUAB
The thoughts and hopes of all the civilized world are centered on the battleship Missouri. We shall not forget Pearl Harbor and the Japanese militarists will not forget the U.S.S. Missouri. #V-J #2018CUAB
Potsdam was productive. Japan must surrender or face prompt and utter destruction. I doubt they will though. Perhaps when Manhattan appears over their homeland. It’s the most terrible thing ever discovered but it can be made the most useful. #2018CUAB
There shall be no further bombings without my authorization. The thought of wiping out another 100,000 people is too terrible. I don’t like the idea of killing all those kids. #FirstActualBombDecision#2018CUAB
The Japanese began the war from the air at Pearl Harbor. They have been repaid many fold. And the end is not yet. #DidntStartItButWillFinishIt#2018CUAB
@GeneralDoug13 All our options had to be considered. Yours was an important role, but you didn’t need to be told of this project. Even I didn’t know of it until I needed to. #2018CUAB