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Admiral Chester Nimitz Signs Japanese Surrender on USS Missouri

59-225-01
Accession Number
59-225-01
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Japan - Surrender; Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Japanese Surrender
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Description
A peace treaty effecting the end of the second World War is being signed aboard the USS Missouri. Admiral Chester Nimitz of the United States Navy is shown signing the Treaty. The ship is in Tokyo Bay, Japan.
Date(s)
September 2, 1945