Japanese Instrument of Surrender

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This Day in #WWII #History: On September 2, 1945, the Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by representatives of the Empire of Japan and the major warring powers aboard Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay, marking the end of hostilities in World War II.

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Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on September 7, 2025

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Japanese Instrument of Surrender

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