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vj day
VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the formal surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945, effectively ending World War II. This date commemorates the culmination of the war in the Pacific, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet Union’s declaration of war against Japan.
Key Events
August 6, 1945: The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing an estimated 140,000 people.
August 8, 1945: The Soviet Union declares war on Japan.
August 14, 1945: Japan accepts Allied surrender terms without qualifications, and President Harry S. Truman announces the acceptance from the White House.
August 15, 1945: Japan publicly announces its surrender, marking VJ Day.
Celebrations and Legacy
VJ Day celebrations took place around the world, including in London, where rare color footage shows jubilant crowds in Piccadilly Circus.
In Australia, the term “VP Day” is sometimes used, but “VJ Day” is also recognized, as seen on a 50th Anniversary Medal issued in 1995.
In Japan, August 15 is officially known as the “memorial day for the end of the war” (終戦記念日, Shūsen-kinenbi), and is a day for mourning war dead and praying for peace.
Impact
VJ Day marked the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive conflicts in history.
It brought relief to war-weary citizens around the world, who erupted in celebration upon learning of Japan’s surrender.
The day’s significance is still commemorated today, with many countries recognizing its importance in ending the war and paving the way for a new era of international cooperation and peace.
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