I really meant to post this card on here yesterday which was the 72nd anniversary of this huge historical event . The signing of the surrender agreement of The Japanese Forces on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay Japan..card shows General MacArthur accepting this surrender from the Japanese Government on The 2nd day of September 1945.also the terms of agreement and all allied forces.. Thank you Arnold for this swap card..a great military card for the collection.
Posted 20 August : Arrived Sydney 01 September.: Traveled 12 days..
The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the written agreement that enabled the Surrender of Japan ending World War II, and was signed by representatives from The Empire of Japan , The United States of America, The Republic of China , The United Kingdom ,The Union of The Soviet Socialists Republic , The Commonwealth of Australia, The Dominion of Canada , The Provisional Government of the French Republic , The Kingdom of The Netherlands and the Dominion of New Zealand on the deck of The USS Missouri ..September 2nd 1945..I have a photo of this very spot on board the USS Missouri which is now retired and a naval Museum in Pearl Harbour Hawaii.(see my photos )
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| SURRENDER PLAQUE ON BOARD " USS MISSOURI" BB63. |
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| ON BOARD "USS MISSOURI" BB 63..PEARL HARBOUR. |
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