| Place | Asia: Japan, Tokyo Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | S00032 |
| Collection type | Sound |
| Measurement | 26 min 6 sec |
| Object type | Radio broadcast |
| Physical description | sound disc (lacquer); brand unknown; 78 rpm; mono; 16 inch |
| Maker |
MacArthur, Douglas |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo Bay |
| Date made | 2 September 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Japanese surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri, September 1945
Description
Commentary and description of the Japanese surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri, Tokyo Bay Japan, 2 September 1945. Representatives of the Japanese government and military representatives of the allied nations are each identified as they sign the surrender document. The proceedings are presided over by General Douglas MacArthur. Recording of live radio broadcast.
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Japanese surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri, September 1945