Politics · September 2, 1945

Japanese Instrument of Surrender

Name: Japanese Instrument of Surrender
Start: 1945-09-02
Location: Japan

81 years ago · Japan

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The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the printed agreement that formalized the surrender of Japan, marking the end of hostilities in World War II.

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