Lot 1226
Van Kirk, Theodore J. "Dutch". Typed Document Signed with seven holograph words added in blue ink, n.p., n.d., p, 2pp, quarto. Titled "Dropping the First Atomic Bomb Over Hiroshima," this document gives a lot of detail on the decision to use the bomb and those involved. He states that it was President Truman's decision, "based on ending the war as soon as possible, to save American lives." He reports training in Utah with "orange pumpkins shaped like A-bombs." He names 12 men in the crew (one did not make the flight), and says orders came through Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, who, with General LeMay, made the decision on the exact date and time of the bombing. The Enola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, was named after Capt. Tibbet's mother; the crew was offered cyanide "in case something went wrong and we were captured." Many details of the bombing follow. Excellent condition.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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