Marshall and the Atomic Bomb
In this program, filmmaker David Taylor will explore General Marshall's participation on the committee that examined the arguments for and against using the newly developed atomic bomb as a means of ending World War II. David will use film footage from his History Channel documentary “Up from Defeat,” which chronicles the previously classified work of a film crew sent into Hiroshima in the months following the atomic explosion in that city. Also featured will be David’s film “JFK: A presidency revealed,” which describes how John F. Kennedy came to believe nuclear Armageddon was inevitable. Concluding the presentation, David will show clips from his documentary “October Fury,” which shows just how close we came to that fate during a little known exchange with a Soviet submarine en route to Cuba in October 1962.
SPEAKER BIO
Hailing from Nottinghamshire, England, David Taylor came to the United States in the 1970s as a high school student. He became the BBC Washington producer in 1981 and in 1992 began his career as a documentary producer. He has researched, written and produced well over 25 documentary films and received a Peabody and Emmy awards for his coverage of U.S. and military history. During his career, he has had the opportunity to get to spend time with a host of remarkable historic figures, and he takes great delight in sharing the stories surrounding the creation of the films.
REGISTRATION
Registration is capped at 150 attendees. Only registered participants will be admitted to this event.
Stay tuned for one more presentation in January 2025 on the battle of Fallujah, Iraq, with special guest Lieutenant General Natonski, who commanded U.S. forces during the operation. Date to come.
VENUE & PARKING
Douglass Community Center is located at 407 E. Market Street Leesburg, 20176. It is an ADA compliant building.
Ample free parking is available around the main building and in the back by the playground.
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