General Douglas MacArthur signing the official instrument surrender of Japan aboard the USS Missouri, putting a final end to WWII. It was signed six years and one day after the war began after the German invasion of Poland in 1939. September 2, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
The signing of the surrender by Japanese officials aboard the USS Missouri, putting a formal end to WWII.
September 2, 1945.
The delegation of Japanese officials assigned endorse the official terms of surrender aboard the USS Missouri.
The Missouri herself would see service during the battle of Iwo Jima, and was once attacked by a Kamakazie pilot who slammed into the side of the ship.
The ship would also be used for combat purposes in the Korean War and Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm.
September 2, 1945.
The front page of the New York Times announcing the surrender of Japan and the end of WWII.
Video of President Harry Truman announcing the surrender of Japan.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
President Harry Truman announcing the Japanese surrender from the Oval Office.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
