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10 August 1945 issue of ''The New York Times,'' the day after the U.S. dropped the second nuclear bomb on Japan at Nagasaki. Excerpt reads, ''...Truman threatened the Japanese tonight with obliteration by atomic bombing unless they surrendered unconditionally...'' Other headlines read, ''Nagasaki Flames Rage for Hours'' and ''Bomb Use to Go On / President Tells Japanese More Military Secrets Will Punish Them''. 32pp. paper measures 16.5'' x 22.5'' unfolded and shows toning and chipping to edges, separation to left-hand fold. Very good condition.
Truman Threatens Japan With Third Nuke In ''New York Times'' 10 August 1945 -- ''Truman Warns Japan: Quit Or Be Destroyed''
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