In later years my poli sci department head, a State Department veteran fluent in eight languages would posit negotiated treaties were possible only with those who recognize a "concept of limits".
Two American atomic bombs and MacArthur's firm but just rule taught the Japanese something.
I haven't seen their apology and admission of guilt yet, though.
The drill at our grade school was Friday mornings at eleven.
Good comments Phil
“Two American atomic bombs and MacArthur’s firm but just rule taught the Japanese something. - I haven’t seen their apology and admission of guilt yet, though.”
I find it amazing, and says something good about both the Americans (government and people) and the Japanese people that we have good relationships now- same with the Germans, and hopefully some day with the Russians. (And an apology would be nice - but I guess I’ll settle for their present-day actions).
Especially when viewed in the light of the hundreds years of fighting between Shites and Sunnis and whatever. I guess when you have civilized people (in spite of barbaric leaders), progress can be made. It is too bad that we can have decent relations with the Iraqis after we defeated them in a war - but that their tribal in-fighting hinders that progress so much (and fueled by the terrorists).