WW2M012
Signing the documents ending the War in the Pacific - WWII
on the Arizona.
www.militaryfactory.com/ships/detail-page-2.asp?ship_id=U...
Information pertaining to these photos:
A person that I knew, who served in the Navy during the war, and developed photos (I assume photos from various recon missions, etc.) had a set of 8x10s he made from the negatives taken during the signing ceremonies, which I now have and I have scanned. I do not know who took these photos (probably several photographers).
I was only a couple of years of age when the war started, and I remember the victory parade down our town's street following this signing [On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. ... V-J day has also been used for September 2, 1945, when Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay.].
I have posted these pictures FYI and so that we do not forget the many lives sacrificed for our freedoms. My children and grandchildren have only a vague knowledge of this war, and what it means to our history. I hope that we continue to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy our lives today!
WW2M012
Signing the documents ending the War in the Pacific - WWII
on the Arizona.
www.militaryfactory.com/ships/detail-page-2.asp?ship_id=U...
Information pertaining to these photos:
A person that I knew, who served in the Navy during the war, and developed photos (I assume photos from various recon missions, etc.) had a set of 8x10s he made from the negatives taken during the signing ceremonies, which I now have and I have scanned. I do not know who took these photos (probably several photographers).
I was only a couple of years of age when the war started, and I remember the victory parade down our town's street following this signing [On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. ... V-J day has also been used for September 2, 1945, when Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay.].
I have posted these pictures FYI and so that we do not forget the many lives sacrificed for our freedoms. My children and grandchildren have only a vague knowledge of this war, and what it means to our history. I hope that we continue to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy our lives today!