| Accession Number | P02210.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| 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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United States Navy (USN) Admiral Chester William Nimitz signing the instrument of surrender of ...
Description
United States Navy (USN) Admiral Chester William Nimitz signing the instrument of surrender of the Japanese on the foredeck of USS Missouri. The three senior officers immediately behind him are left to right: General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey and an unidentified USN rear admiral. (Donor J. V. Underhill)