| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 040971 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo Bay |
| Date made | 2 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SURRENDER OF JAPANESE ABOARD USS "MISSOURI". GENERAL B.I. LECLERC REPRESENTING FRANCE SIGNS THE ...
Description
SURRENDER OF JAPANESE ABOARD USS "MISSOURI". GENERAL B.I. LECLERC REPRESENTING FRANCE SIGNS THE INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDER. OTHER FRENCH REPRESENTATIVES STAND BEHIND HIM WHILE GENERAL MACARTHUR SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER STANDS AT THE MICROPHONE.