August marks the 80th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which resulted in over 300,000 deaths. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, expressed profound sadness about the devastation witnessed during her visit to Japan. Despite varying opinions among Americans regarding the justification of the bombings, significant political disparities exist, as more conservatives support them compared to Democrats. Historically, prominent conservative critics of Truman's decision have been noted, marking a shift in the debate surrounding the bombings since World War II.
"It's hard for me to find the words to express what I saw, the stories that I heard, the haunting sadness that still remains. This is an experience that will stay with me forever."
"This attack obliterated the city, killed over 300,000 people, many dying instantly while others died from severe burns, injuries, radiation sickness, and cancer that set in the following months and years."
"There was in fact mounting criticism after the war, started by the conservatives, not by the liberals, who defended Truman."
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