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World War II Ends in Asia (VJ Day)
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World War II Ends in Asia (VJ Day)

Date
1945-09-02
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Tokyo Bay, Tokyo, Japan
Archive
Event #36
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Victory over Japan (VJ) Day marked Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II entirely. This day is remembered for the conclusion of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

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Tags usa history peace end allies conflict military twentiethcentury remembrance wwii war axis occupation surrender celebration victory vj japan hiroshima nagasaki
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