Browsing John G. Brannon Papers by Title
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Brannon Letter April 12, 1947
(1947-04-12)[enclosure: manuscript discussing the Dai Iti Hotel] Regarding social life in Tokyo. -
Brannon Letter April 14, 1947
(1947-04-14)[enclosure: manuscript discussing the reason for American attorneys working on Japanese defense] Letter discusses travels around Japan. -
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Brannon Letter April 17, 1948
(1948-04-17)The trial has ended and now Brannon experiences the “let down” feeling. Shimada thanks Brannon for his efforts. The fairness of the trial. -
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Brannon Letter April 22, 1947
(1947-04-22)Letter discusses his work on the defense. Brannon comments that the Japanese should have been allowed to try their own people. The hand-written manuscript recounts a plot summary of a book Brannon is thinking of writing. ... -
Brannon Letter April 27, 1947
(1947-04-27)Meetings and discussions with former Japanese Ambassador Nomura. Mrs. Nagano’s conversation with Nomura regarding the Pearl Harbor attack. -
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Brannon Letter April 5, 1948
(1948-04-05)Business ventures in Japan. Brannon mentions George Yamaoka (L’ 28). -
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Brannon Letter August 23, 1948
(1948-08-23)The filing of a petition for habeas corpus in the Supreme Court. Why he would file the petition. -
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Brannon Letter August 30, 1947
(1947-08-30)Brannon’s courtroom punch lines. Discussions with Keenan. More discussion on the trial. -
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Brannon Letter August 8, 1948
(1948-08-08)[enclosure: letter from Hayashi Iko] New laws in Japan similar to American laws and Bill of Rights. The hypocrisy of the occupation. -
Brannon Letter December 1, 1945
(1945-12-01)A letter to Bernard from Hayashi (in Japanese) with a typed translation. Brannon mentions attending a party at the Akaska rikyu – detached Palace of the Emperor of Japan and he will be the first foreigner there since ... -
Brannon Letter December 14, 1946
(1946-12-14)Restrictions and regulations being placed on the defense counsel. Brannon wonders “Shall I take a sincere defense and protect the U.S. or shall I go all out?” Richardson cross-examination and the cross-examination in ... -
Brannon Letter December 17, 1946
(1946-12-17)The Richardson cross-examination. Reduction of the Defense staff, Warren the lawyer for Admiral Oka leaving and the lawyer for Admiral Shimada being sent home for infraction of rules. -
Brannon Letter December 19, 1947
(1947-12-19)The Tribunal “A trial of revenge.” Brannon’s compassion for defending Japanese war criminals. -
Brannon Letter December 2, 1946
(1946-12-02)Travel to Singapore for witnesses for Nagano’s defense. -
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Brannon Letter December 22, 1946
(1946-12-22)A poorly typed transcription of the letter via computer accompanies the hand written letter. The defense’s preparations and almost ready to start their portion of the trial. The disparity between the Prosecution’s resources ... -
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Brannon Letter December 23, 1946
(1946-12-23)Discussion of Tokyo and acquaintances at Christmas time. Mentions President of the Tribunal Sir William Webb as well as French Judge Bernard. -
Brannon Letter December 25, 1946
(1946-12-25)Christmas Eve at a Japanese Tsuchiya’s house for dinner. Mentions Watanake obtaining for him a sword of Yamamoto. -
Brannon Letter December 26, 1947
(1947-12-26)[enclosures: photographs] Togo on the witness stand. Writing Shimada’s summation argument. -
Brannon Letter December 28, 1947
(1947-12-28)Adequate representation for the accused war criminals. The testimony of Tojo. -
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Brannon Letter December 7, 1946
(1946-12-07)Brannon’s cross-examination of Admiral Richardson on November 25 and 26th, 1946. Financial problems of keeping the employees afloat during the trial. -
Brannon Letter December 9, 1947
(1947-12-09)Finished the presentation of the defense for Shimada. Business discussion. Shimada’s affidavit and Shimada’s cross-examination. -
Brannon Letter February 1, 1948
(1948-02-01)The Nuremburg verdict and the continuing trial in Japan. Points for his case. -
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Brannon Letter February 11, 1948
(1948-02-11)First letter contains personal matters. Second letter –the Defense ended its case. -
Brannon Letter February 17, 1946
(1946-02-17)Brannon comments on the book “The Lost War.” The Japanese concept of government. -
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Brannon Letter February 19, 1949
(1949-02-19)[enclosure: translated piece from Tokyo Shimbun newspaper] Letter is badly damaged. The letter is regarding his trip back to Kansas City. -
Brannon Letter February 22 & 25, 1947
(1947-02-22)The Defense to state its case. Life in Tokyo post war. -
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Brannon Letter February 26, 1947
(1947-02-26)The trial and the defense team. Brannon’s declaration that he is an American first and a lawyer second. -