This Day In History: The Allies Celebrate Victory Over Japan (1945)
On this day in history in 1945, the USS Missouri was the scene for the formal Japanese surrender to the allies. This day was celebrated in America and elsewhere as VJ Day It was the occasion of wild celebrations in many cities. From London to Sydney people celebrated the Japanese surrender with marches and street parties. Those countries that had been occupied by Japan also celebrated VJ day, such as China.
The last Japanese holdouts finally surrendered to the Americans on remote Pacific Islands such as Palau. The representatives of the Emperor and prime minister made preparations to formally offer Japan’s unconditional surrender.
September 2, 2016
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