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Item Title The Tokyo Campaign
Speaker Gunnison, Royal Arch
Date CreatedMay 11, 1945
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Gunnison discusses his views on Japan and his beliefs about why the next war would start in Asia. He states his belief that since the Japanese follow Shinto teachings, they believe that they must subjugate others. Gunnison also states that such a mentality lies behind their maltreatment of Filipino prisoners. He expresses his view that MacArthur being a man who keeps his word, is the right person to lead the United States army to Tokyo.

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Place RecordedSan Francisco, California, United States
FormatSound Recording
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Hoover IDProgram 19450511
Record Number2003C87.13
RightsUsed with permission of the Commonwealth Club of California.This copy is provided for educational and research purposes only. No publication, further reproduction, or reuse of copies, beyond fair use, may be made without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

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