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.

It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.

When you're in command, command.

Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group.

If you're not making waves, you're not under weigh.