Accession Number | 030265/15 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Negative |
Maker |
Balfour, John |
Place made | Japan: Tokyo Bay |
Date made | 2 September 1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Scene at the signing of the 'Instrument of Surrender' by the Japanese on the deck of USS ...
Description
Scene at the signing of the 'Instrument of Surrender' by the Japanese on the deck of USS Missouri. General Yoshijiro Umezu is seen at the table preparatory to signing the document on behalf of the Japanese Armed Forces. Mr Shigemitzu (wearing a top hat), the Japanese Foreign Secretary, may be seen in the background.