Motion Picture MP2002-357
Administrative Information
Harry S. Truman discusses the atomic bomb and its role in bringing the war to a close. He reflects on the Japanese Emperor’s message that the Japanese would surrender unconditionally. Sound only.
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Shot List
Reel 1
0:00 | Harry S. Truman declares that we were lucky to have scientists develop the atomic bomb because it brought the war to a close. Mr. Truman states that some people wanted the Japanese emperor tried as a war criminal. Mr. Truman declares he knew the Japanese would never surrender unless ordered to by the Emperor. Some wanted the Emperor tried as a war criminal. The Emperor sent President Truman word that the Japanese would surrender unconditionally. |