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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
7
President Truman announced Japan's unconditional surrender and named General Douglas MacArthur to accept it. He said 5.0 to 5.5 million U.S. soldiers could return to civilian life in 12 to 18 months, with drafting limited to under-26s and a reduction of inductions from 80,000 to 50,000 monthly. Congress reconvenes September 5 to finalize peace transition.
Dothan erupts in celebration as news of Japan's surrender ends World War II. Fire sirens, car horns, and street shouts flood the city, mirroring the jubilation felt nationwide after a long wartime vigil. Turn to Page 2 for continued coverage.
The Tokyo radio broadcast announced that Emperor Hirohito and Premier Suzuki would speak to the Japanese nation at 11 p.m. Eastern War Time. Reports note no confirmed word reaching U.S. monitors yet on Japan's capitulation. The AP in New York heard the transmission with plans for Suzuki to follow and further important statements.
The President said it is too early to set a definite Pacific occupation force count for twelve months ahead and to determine possible reductions in current European occupation duties. He emphasized that as many servicemen as possible can be released within the next year, aided by air and sea transport.
President Truman spoke on the White House lawn to a large crowd describing the day as a great moment for democracy. He called for unity to secure future world peace and to begin implementing free government globally. Truman and Mrs. Truman appeared with Secret Service protection as they greeted supporters.
President Truman via Secretary Byrnes sent an order to the Japanese government to halt hostilities on all fronts. The dispatch traveled through the Swiss government to the Swiss legation just after 7 o clock. General MacArthur must be informed of the Japanese Turn To No. 6 as Supreme Allied Commander.
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