Japan's Surrender on the USS Missouri

On September 2, 1945, Japan unconditionally surrendered to end World War II. They had formally agreed to the terms of surrender two weeks previous. On this date, the Japanese delegation met the allies aboard the USS Missouri which was anchored in Tokyo Bay. General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander, led the Allied delegation. Years of fighting and bloodshed were ended in a half an hour. Interestingly, wallet card souvenirs were printed up and distributed to all who were present on September 2nd.

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