The Enola Gay and the Smithsonian Institution / Charles T. O'Reilly and William A. Rooney.

Author/creator O'Reilly, Charles T., 1921-
Other author Rooney, William A.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 247 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Enola Gay (Bomber)--Exhibitions. --Political aspects.
National Air and Space Museum--Exhibitions. --Political aspects.
Atomic bomb--Moral and ethical aspects.
Hiroshima-shi (Japan)--History. --Bombardment, 1945.

Contents The NASM plans an exhibit -- Why the battle of the Enola Gay? -- Was Japan ready to surrender? -- Unconditional surrender -- Was Germany an A-bomb target? -- The question of casualties -- Where did the 500,000 come from? -- Defending the exhibit -- The moral question.
Abstract "After concisely covering the background of the Enola Gay and its mission, this study focuses on the controversy surrounding the museum exhibit. Issues covered include casualty figures, ethical questions, and political correctness, among others. The viewpoints of such groups as museum personnel, exhibit organizers, veterans, and historians are covered"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index.
LCCN 2004028964
ISBN0786420081 (softcover : alk. paper)

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