| Accession Number | 030265/12 |
|---|---|
| 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
|
The signing of the 'Instrument of Surrender' by the Japanese on USS Missouri. General Douglas ...
Description
The signing of the 'Instrument of Surrender' by the Japanese on USS Missouri. General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander, South West Pacific, is seen at the microphone immediately at the conclusion of the ceremony. In the short speech which he is making he included the words, 'So now we have peace'.