"Halsey Warns Navy Personnel to Treat Japanese with Decency"

"Halsey Warns Navy Personnel to Treat Japanese with Decency"

United States. Navy--Japan; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

The headline of the clipping at the top reads, "Halsey Warns Navy Personnel to Treat Japs with Decency." The text reads, "WITH ADMIRAL HALSEY IN SAGAMI BAY, Aug. 27 (AP)--Before entering Sagami Bay, Admiral Halsey cautioned all 3d Fleet personnel that the Japanese would be treated with decency but any disobedience by the Japanese of surrender terms would be dealt with by force. HE also said there would be no fraternization with either military or civilians. 'Any violators of these measures will be severely punished,' Halsey warned the fleet. 'Let your strength and your decency govern every action in retaliation to the Japanese.'"

A newspaper clipping describing Admiral Halsey asking naval personnel to treat Japanese civilians and military personnel well but not to fraternize with them. The article includes derogatory language to refer to Japanese people.

27-Aug-45

26

2 x 2.75"

Newspaper clipping

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