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We had news this morning of another successful atomic bomb being dropped on Nagasaki. These two heavy blows have fallen
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"We had news this morning of another successful atomic bomb being dropped on Nagasaki. These two heavy blows have fallen in quick succession upon the Japanese and there will be quite a little space before we intend to drop another"

- Henry L. Stimson

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This quote by Henry L. Stimson is describing the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The news of the successful atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki was received with terrific relief, as it was viewed as a significant action towards ending the war. Stimson is suggesting that the 2 atomic bombs have had a destructive impact on the Japanese, which there will be a time period prior to another bomb is dropped. This indicates that the US is providing the Japanese a chance to surrender before any more action is taken. The quote likewise suggests that the US is confident in the power of the atomic bomb, which it is a major consider the war effort.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henry L. Stimson between September 21, 1867 and October 20, 1950. He/she was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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