GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The surrender of the Empire of Japan in World War II was announced by Emperor Hirohito on 15 August and formally signed on 2 September 1945, bringing the war’s hostilities to a close.

Detailed explanation-2: -Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) would officially be celebrated in the United States on the day formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay: September 2, 1945.

Detailed explanation-3: -On September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives signed the official Instrument of Surrender, prepared by the War Department and approved by President Harry S. Truman. It set out in eight short paragraphs the complete capitulation of Japan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Planners of the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945-marking the end not just to World War II but to 15 years of Japan’s military rampage across Asia-had more time to prepare this event than had Washington or Grant, and so cloaked it in even greater symbolism.