Japan Surrenders Ending World War II
United States and Allies announce Japan’s unconditional surrender after Potsdam terms. General MacArthur named Allied Supreme Commander to receive the surrender with Britain Russia and China represented. Emperor Hirohito orders military authorities to cease operations as V J Day awaits official signing.
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Truman
MacArthur
Britain
Russia
China
Japan
Hirohito
Potcham
Hirohito Defiant Cabinet Resigns Amid War Ultimatum
Emperor Hirohito declares Japan will accept an atomic era ultimatum to avert total destruction, citing preservation of the nation and a grand peace for future generations. Premier Suzuki and War Minister Amami reportedly face suicide and surrender orders amid shifting wartime aims and MacArthur’s actions.
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Hirohito
Japan
Britain
United States
Baron Suzuki
Qemel Nee
Amami
MacArthur Naa
Gut Japay
Leahima
Maula
Washington celebrates surrender with vast crowds
Newsreel described joyous reaction in Washington as President Truman addressed cheering crowds from the White House. The surrender of Japan sparked nationwide celebrations with parades, fireworks, and City officials declaring World Peace Day.
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Japan
Washington
London
Moscow
Chungking
Truman
Tapann
Lafayette
White House
Ladive
la Fe
Ewan
Dune
Mronema
Rining
New York
la Guardia
Krum
Shirohito
Japanese Acceptance of Surrender Terms
The Japanese Government transmits an Imperial rescript accepting the Potsdam Declaration. The Emperor authorizes signature by his Government and the Imperial General HQ to carry out the terms. He orders all military, naval and air forces to cease active operations and surrender arms under Allied command. Signed Togo.
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Truman
Java
U.S
Mr. Byrnes
Britain
Russia
China
Pentagon
Washington
London
Moscow
Chungking
Byrnes
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Japan
H.Q
Canberra Celebrates Peace Victory With Massive Crowd
Canberra erupts in joy as peace news breaks. Crowds flood Civic Centre and Manuka with singing, banners, and improvised celebrations. Canberra Times notes police and officials urging restraint as streets fill with revelers and remnants of paper confetti.
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A. T. Shakespeare
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Canberra Times
Chua
Shakespeare
Canberra
Australia
Maou
Studgt
Mer
Crawid
Une Act
Vries
Fahour Curiei
Uriel
W. Unban ‘Wisator
Ceremonica
Ung
Manuka
Indeit
Fnnuka
Une Manila
Perc Douglas
Fexpatat
Hospital
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Calyberra
Maniike
Kingston
Cara
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Ghent
Acene
Nub Sreda
Civinena
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IGA
Elingus
Atul Wi
Fae Jeordinia
Ike Yu
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Uwe
Daley
Ogle
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