Henry Stimson
Henry Stimson served as the United States Secretary of War during World War II and was a key figure in the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. He justified the bombings by arguing that they would prevent a prolonged war and save lives, a stance that has sparked ongoing debate regarding the morality and necessity of nuclear warfare.
Born on Sep 21, 1867 (158 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
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Switzerland:
Henry Stimson was the U.S. Secretary of War who was involved in the early considerations for the Nuremberg Trials.
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Panama:
Henry Stimson published a response justifying the use of the atomic bomb after the release of Hersey's article.
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Bolivia:
Henry Stimson published a response justifying the use of the atomic bomb after the release of Hersey's article.
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Ireland:
Henry Stimson was the US secretary of war in 1945 who appreciated Kyoto's cultural importance.
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Romania:
Henry Stimson was the Secretary of War who defended the use of atomic bombs on Japan.
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