Talk:Tokyo Rose

Thanks for writing this. No one wants to make false accusations, so it's good when we can get the real story. --Ed Poor ^Talk 11:06, 26 November 2008 (EST)

Thank you, Ed-san. I am finding it fascinating. I knew the name and thought it might be worth writing about, based on the biography I have, but finding the extra information, especially the FBI files, has me really excited now. This might just become my favourite article on here (when it is finally done!). Hopefully I can show all sides of the story. --KotomiT^{ohayougozaimasu} 11:11, 26 November 2008 (EST)

It is important for Japanese-American relations. It is my wish that our countries, which were formerly enemies, can become good friends. --Ed Poor ^Talk 11:13, 26 November 2008 (EST)

I think Japan-US relations are ok at the moment (well, as good as they could get (I would like to see Obama and our PM Asō getting together, as two newcomers to the scene), both in the world of politics and allowing that we as a race are still very distrustful of foreigners, and that includes people like me who have lived outside the country - we get called "returnees" and it takes a while for locals to accept that you are not going to infect them with strange Western culture!), especially as we move generations away from the war. To be honest, the Bombs will probably always be an issue - it does something to the national psyche to be the only (thank goodness!) country to be nuked. (Strangely, I found similar feelings living here in South Africa, where there are Afrikaners (not all!) who still carry a grudge because of what happened to their families in the Boer War concentration camps.) Another thing that would help a great deal, is the closing of the US bases in Okinawa (although that's a feeling more prevalent amongst my generation, it seems). We almost feel the Cold War is over, you no longer need it there, and in a way it is just a reminder of who won and who lost (not that I am saying we should have won!). Also, sending a nuclear carrier to Japan was poor public relations and I admit I agree with the protesters on that one. --KotomiT^{ohayougozaimasu} 11:32, 26 November 2008 (EST)

PS. I think there is nothing wrong with Japanese/US relations here on CP {^_^}

I read the Hans Sherrer account of Iva's innocence today. [1]

It seems that "Tokyo Rose" was a composite rather than an individual.

I'm also interested in transcripts of whatever female, English-speaking ANN's (i.e., announcers) broadcast to American fighting men. The only information I have comes from WWII movies, but it's not clear whether (1) the music from home was demoralizing or a morale-builder; (2) the 'Roses' ever said things like, "Don't volunteer for anything" or "You GIs are going to lose" or what.

In other words, what was the actual effect of the Tokyo Rose broadcasts, and did it really amount to treason? --Ed Poor ^Talk 12:09, 28 November 2008 (EST)