At this point, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson intervened, announcing that he would be making the targeting decision, and that he would not authorize the bombing of Kyoto on the grounds of its historical and religious significance.
Foi entón cando interveu o secretario de guerra Henry L. Stimson, anunciando que el tomaría a decisión dos obxectivos, e que non autorizaría o bombardeo de Quioto por mor da súa importancia histórica e relixiosa.