A resolution commemorating and honoring the actions of President Harry S. Truman and the crews of the Enola Gay and Bockscar in using the atomic bomb to bring World War II to an end.

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Bill Number

SRES 247

Introduced

Aug 5, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)

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Asia Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes International Affairs Japan Military history Military operations and strategy Nuclear weapons Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Summary

Commemorates and honors: (1) the decision of President Harry S. Truman to use atomic bombs against Japan to bring an end to World War II; and (2) the actions by the crews of the Enola Gay and the Bockscar in carrying out missions against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, that accomplished tactical objectives and saved the lives of U.S. citizens.

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Aug 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
Aug 5, 2015

Introduced in Senate

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