[Dan Evans]

Dropping the atom bombs on Japan was the best thing that could have happened to that country. It forced the Emperor to agree to unconditional surrender. Anything less would have left a warmongering military in control and the same thing would have happened again.

By overseeing the reconstruction of Japan's government, America built a nation that has been a good international citizen for over half a century.

[Norse]

You're right - but I would say that Japan has been far more than a good international citizen - I would say economic superpower that has helped create wealth around the world