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"Journey to Peace", Occupation, Justice, and a Better Peace, November, 1945, panel discussion #7

The war in the Pacific officially ended on September 2nd, 1945. Two weeks prior, on August 15th, 1945, Japan's Emperor Hirohito announced the official end of Japan's military activity. Surrender was officially agreed. Documents were signed aboard the USS Battleship Missouri at anchor in Tokyo Bay as weary allies watched in humble silence. The brief ceremony concluded with a statement of hope made by the principal representative of all Allied Powers, General Douglas MacArthur: “It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope of all mankind that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past - a world founded upon faith and understanding - a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish - for freedom, tolerance and justice.” MacArthur, 2 September, 1945. The war in the Pacific ended with a devastating conflagration killing over 150,000 Japanese on Japan, in 3 days in early August, 1945 at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Devastation and the specter of famine and pestilence seemed a certain future for the people of Japan. A world, angered and seeking retribution for crimes against humanity, awaited a new application of justice. Would a better state of peace among all States prevail? Would it end world war? Historian and author Rich Frank joined Ambassador (Ret) Jim Moriarty, Lt Gen (Ret) Dan "Fig" Leaf, and COL (Ret) John Hansen in a panel discussion on securing the peace after the end of mankind's deadliest and most devastating world war. Hawaii's connection was once again remembered as Ambassador Lauren Moriarty shared the experiences of her father, 2LT David Peters (born and raised on Maui) and grandfather, Lorenzo Sabin, a senior Naval Officer, and George Ariyoshi - future Hawaii State Governor, in response to the plight of the Japanese thrust into the severe disaster that dominated Japan at war's end. The panel discussed Occupation: Describe the Occupation, what was the overall plan? What were the general conditions in Japan? What was to become of Japanese governance? Justice: What new version of jurisprudence emerged from the excesses of the War? How was justice rendered? A Better State of the Peace: How well were the conditions for a better peace established? What animosity lingers, and why? What lessons, cautions, warnings, and opportunities do we have today? Co-Moderated by Karen Knudsen and Dr Lyla Berg.