A short time ago an american airplane dropped one bomb on hiroshima and destroyed its usefulness to the enemy. That bomb has more power than 20,000 tons of tnt. The japanese began the war from the air at pearl harbor. They were been repaid many fold and the end is not yet. With this bomb we have now added a new and revolutionary increase in destruction to supplement the growing power of our armed forces. In their present form these bombs are now in production, and even more powerful bombs are in development. It is an atomic bomb. It is a harnessing of a basic power of the universe, the force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the far east. We are now prepared to destroy more rapidly and completely every productive enterprise the japanese have in any city. We shall destroy their docks, their factories, and their communications. Let there be no mistake we shall completely destroy japans power to make war. It was to spaer the japanese peopl
20,000 tons of tnt. The japanese began the war from the air at pearl harbor. They were been repaid many fold and the end is not yet. With this bomb we have now added a new and revolutionary increase in destruction to supplement the growing power of our armed forces. In their present form these bombs are now in production, and even more powerful bombs are in development. It is an atomic bomb. It is a harnessing of a basic power of the universe, the force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the far east. We are now prepared to destroy more rapidly and completely every productive enterprise the japanese have in any city. We shall destroy their docks, their factories, and their communications. Let there be no mistake we shall completely destroy japans power to make war. It was to spaer the japanese people from utter destruction that the ultimatum of july 26th was issued at potstand. Their leaders rejected that ultimatum. If they do not accept
Indianapolis. Thank you to the entire indiana delegation, indiana governor eric whole come, and secretary of the navy breath way, for your efforts to make this even possible. Thank you as well to leader mitch mcconnell, leader Chuck Schumer and leader Kevin Mccarthy to helping to ensure that this virtual ceremony would be such a wonderful success. And thank you to all of those joining online to recognize and pay tribute to the american heroes of the uss indianapolis. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, please stand as you are able for the presentation of the colors and the national anthem. Let us pray. Dear lord, we ask your blessing today for the survivors of the uss indianapolis, their family members, friends and members of the Legacy Organization at this virtual reunion. Ever since the first reunion on july 30th and 31st of 1960, which was organized by giles mccoy and 15 survivors, these men have gathered to remember and to give thanks. They know that its important to reflect on the
Today despite the unprecedented circumstances, we come together as the United States congress bestows its highest honor the congressional gold medal of the crewmen of the uss indianapolis. Thank you to the entire indiana delegation, indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and secretary of the navy, and Brigadier General goodwin for your efforts to make this momentous event as possible. Thank you as well to leader mitch mccom, senator schumer, and Kevin Mcconnell to ensure this would be a successful and thank you to the heroes of it is uss indianapolis. Please stand, as you are able, for the presentation of the colors and the national anthem. Halt. Present arms. O say, can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming . And the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh,
Clara county. Whats going to change this week and how long before other bay area counties make even more moves. And when will the lights be flipped back on at oracle park and the Oakland Coliseum . What the governor said today that has sports fans and local businesses feeling upbeat. Good monday evening. Thanks for joining us. Im janelle wang. And im raj mathai. The global race to find a vaccine appears to have one company out in front. A bostonarea company saying its seen promising results from its first test on humans. Keep in mind, though, there are more than 100 Companies Working on a cure, including several, janelle, here in the bay area. And theyre hoping to become household names when that vaccine becomes a reality. Nbc bay areas Terry Mcsweeney reports. I was so excited. Reporter that from a woman who received the vaccine in march. She could be speaking for moderna, the Massachusetts Biotech Company behind the vaccine. Moderna says its experimental vaccine was safe for all 45 p