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Echoes of History — in Washington and Los Angeles
As the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Shinzo Abe offered condolences for Americans killed in World War II—but not for wartime atrocities in Korea, China and elsewhere. He was applauded in Washington, but he'll get a mixed reception when he comes to California tomorrow. Americans of Asian descent are already protesting.
By Warren Olney • • 23m ListenAs the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Shinzo Abe offered condolences for Americans killed in World War II—but not for wartime atrocities in Korea, China and elsewhere. He was applauded in Washington, but he'll get a mixed reception when he comes to California tomorrow. Americans of Asian descent are already protesting.
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It's been almost 70 years since Japan surrendered to end World War II in Asia, and today Shinzo Abe became the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress. He apologized for American casualties.
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