nMay 31
nThe Interim
Committee agrees that “the most desirable
target
would be a vital war plant employing a large number of workers and
closely surrounded by workers’ houses.” Among those
agreeing is James Conant, the president of Harvard
University.
nMay 31
nThe Office of
Strategic Services (OSS) reports on receiving a Japanese peace
feeler through a Japanese diplomat stationed in Portugal. The Japanese diplomat says that the actual terms are
unimportant so long as the term “unconditional surrender” is not used.
nJune 1
nInterim Committee
makes formal decision decides not to warn the civilian populations
of the targeted cities.