WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI
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July 16
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August 15
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April 30
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June 15
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Detailed explanation-1: -The next day, August 15th, 1945, was proclaimed Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, although the signing of the official instrument of surrender was not to occur until September 2nd, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri, in Tokyo Bay. There, representatives of nine Allied nations were present to accept the Japanese surrender.
Detailed explanation-2: -Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, war-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration.
Detailed explanation-3: -The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the reason for Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
Detailed explanation-4: -On September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives signed the official Instrument of Surrender, prepared by the War Department and approved by President Harry S. Truman.