The Japanese had, in fact, already sued for peace. The atomic bomb played no decisive part, from a purely military point of view, in the defeat of Japan.
We must not again underestimate the Japanese.
I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.
A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.
Through the skill and devotion to duty of their armed forces of all branches in the Midway area our citizens can now rejoice that a momentous victory is in the making.