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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 49707

Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945


General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (left) and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz walk past Turret Number Two to take their places for the surrender ceremonies, on board USS Missouri (BB-63), 2 September 1945.

Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 25 January 1999
Coding updated 25 October 2003