Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly
Tuesday January 27 2026 3:00PM
Highland
Event Description
Join the discussion of Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly, our Fact or Fiction Book Club selection for January. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
Summary: "World War II is nearly over in Europe but it is escalating in the Pacific, where American soldiers face an opponent who will go to any length to avoid defeat. The Japanese army follows the samurai code of Bushido, stipulating that surrender is a form of dishonor. In Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team of scientists are preparing to test the deadliest weapon known to mankind. In Washington, DC, Harry Truman ascends to the presidency after FDR dies in office. And in Tokyo, Emperor Hirohito, who is considered a deity by his subjects, refuses to surrender, despite a massive and mounting death toll."
When
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday January 27 2026
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Where
Meeting Room A
Highland
2841 Jewett St
Highland IN 46322
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