The emperor announced the Japanese surrender on public radio. It was the first time that many Japanese people had ever heard their Emperor’s voice. Can you imagine?
It remains a remarkable historical event. Even more remarkable is how the former governments were created with the will of the people instead of via nobility or elites. It was a very good day. Thanks, Tara!
The "day of infamy" was finally answered. Thousands upon thousands lost their lives in the face of Japanese conquest and it would be years before any return to normalcy would show. Today, we are true allies, with a combined face against the scourge of communism encroaching daily. Pray for Christ's return, as this will be the only end to wars and rumours of wars.
Re-runs are okay, especially when they are as important as this one. The end of WW2 is something to re-run often. Thank you Tara and God bless the Greatest Generation whose steadfast energy allowed this terrible war to come to an end.
A great day for the whole world, the wars were officially over!! Truman had done it, he made the tough decisions and saved millions of lives on both sides. The world would never be the same. The GI's came home and the baby boom began! Great article Tara!
It was a huge victory when the Japanese surrendered and the war came to an end. Starting wars is easy. Ending them is not. We’ve been on the USS Missouri and stood where this historic event took place. The Missouri lies within view of the Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Very appropriate…the beginning of the war and the ending of it for the US.
Not only was it the first time they'd ever hear their Emporer's voice, but they could barely understand him. Royals spoke a different dialect of Japanese, Kanbun-kundoku, than the common people.
On the Facebook posting, a gentleman posted a short history of the ISS Missouri. Thank yoiufor that
One thing I find interesting is that the filming of the surrender of Japan where I've never even seen a photo of the surrender of Nazi Germany a few months earlier. I realize that the surrender of Japan was the final act of WWll, but both are very important events.
I don't consider it a rerun, more like a day in history that can't be remembered as anything else. Like VE day, Sept 11th, December 7th. All are dates where there probably is never going to be another reason to remember them. Thanks Tara.
Honestly, I was so tired and in such a hurry last night that I forgot today is the 80th anniversary. If I'd remembered, then I would have used the re-run anyway. LOL.
As Johnny Baker quoted in his comments.....General Patton: "The object of war isn't for our men to die for our country, but for [their men] to die for their country."
True, but still sad.
As I sit it here reflecting on WW2, I began to lament about the fact that so many men (and women), died for a lot of the "wrong reasons".
Pride in a government leader, rather than, the pride of citizens living in harmony with the rest of the world!
Maybe a better reason, would be that a nation of citizens, can "rejoyce" because they love the Peace that can be enjoyed between other nations, inspite of differences and cultures that are not the same as their neighbors.
Thank you, Tara for the reflecting of World history.
As you have said before, "History is repeating itself, but (sadly), the world did not learn anything from our past (or resent) history of griefs.
It remains a remarkable historical event. Even more remarkable is how the former governments were created with the will of the people instead of via nobility or elites. It was a very good day. Thanks, Tara!
The "day of infamy" was finally answered. Thousands upon thousands lost their lives in the face of Japanese conquest and it would be years before any return to normalcy would show. Today, we are true allies, with a combined face against the scourge of communism encroaching daily. Pray for Christ's return, as this will be the only end to wars and rumours of wars.
Exactly Right Mark ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍
Re-runs are okay, especially when they are as important as this one. The end of WW2 is something to re-run often. Thank you Tara and God bless the Greatest Generation whose steadfast energy allowed this terrible war to come to an end.
May we never see atomic weapons used again.
Good luck with your new book. I can't wait.
A great day for the whole world, the wars were officially over!! Truman had done it, he made the tough decisions and saved millions of lives on both sides. The world would never be the same. The GI's came home and the baby boom began! Great article Tara!
It was a huge victory when the Japanese surrendered and the war came to an end. Starting wars is easy. Ending them is not. We’ve been on the USS Missouri and stood where this historic event took place. The Missouri lies within view of the Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Very appropriate…the beginning of the war and the ending of it for the US.
To paraphrase Patton: the object of war isn't for our men to die for our country, but for their men to die for their country.
Not only was it the first time they'd ever hear their Emporer's voice, but they could barely understand him. Royals spoke a different dialect of Japanese, Kanbun-kundoku, than the common people.
On the Facebook posting, a gentleman posted a short history of the ISS Missouri. Thank yoiufor that
One thing I find interesting is that the filming of the surrender of Japan where I've never even seen a photo of the surrender of Nazi Germany a few months earlier. I realize that the surrender of Japan was the final act of WWll, but both are very important events.
Finally, the end! Thank you Tara Ross, for keeping these memories alive.
I don't consider it a rerun, more like a day in history that can't be remembered as anything else. Like VE day, Sept 11th, December 7th. All are dates where there probably is never going to be another reason to remember them. Thanks Tara.
Honestly, I was so tired and in such a hurry last night that I forgot today is the 80th anniversary. If I'd remembered, then I would have used the re-run anyway. LOL.
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Good Tuesday morning Tara Ross!🌹💯🇱🇷🏴☠️❤️
🇺🇸 This is a reminder, not a rerun. Thanks, TR. 🇺🇲
Thank you !!
Thank you, Tara.
As Johnny Baker quoted in his comments.....General Patton: "The object of war isn't for our men to die for our country, but for [their men] to die for their country."
True, but still sad.
As I sit it here reflecting on WW2, I began to lament about the fact that so many men (and women), died for a lot of the "wrong reasons".
Pride in a government leader, rather than, the pride of citizens living in harmony with the rest of the world!
Maybe a better reason, would be that a nation of citizens, can "rejoyce" because they love the Peace that can be enjoyed between other nations, inspite of differences and cultures that are not the same as their neighbors.
Thank you, Tara for the reflecting of World history.
As you have said before, "History is repeating itself, but (sadly), the world did not learn anything from our past (or resent) history of griefs.