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2005-06-20 China-Japan-Koreas

Koizumi Attends Iwo Jima Memorial Service

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Posted by Fred 2005-06-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "More than 28,000 people of Japan and the United States lost their lives here on Iwo Jima. I hope I can contribute to a permanent world peace, knowing that their ultimate sacrifice has brought about today's peace and prosperity," Koizumi said before placing flowers.

But 60 years ago, the American public was growing tired of the war, and the government was supressing bad news. That fear of "quagmire" led to the decision to use the bomb. What will the historians say about the War on Terror in 60 years?

Posted by Bobby 2005-06-20 09:33|| 2005-06-20 09:33|| Front Page Top

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