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Instrument of Surrender Prompts Allied Powers Acceptance
The document records Japan's acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and pledge to comply under Allied oversight. It notes the surrender signatories and references the September 9, 1945 surrender copy shown to the American Legion post, with a photo of Nimitz signing and MacArthur and Halsey.
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Imperial General Headquarters
United States
China
Great Britain
Potsdam
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
American Legion
Robert
Atlantic
Admiral Nimitz
General Douglas MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
U. S. S. Missouri
Tokyo Bay