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Surrender Of Japan 220475-43 | Footage Farm

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Channel: footagefarm · 2013 · Film & Animation

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Surrender Of Japan - Complete Pictures Of Official End Of World War II
Battleship Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay.  Nimitz comes on  board & greets Halsey.  MacArthur greeted by Halsey & Nimitz. Japanese delegation arrives;  Shigemitsu in top hat.  Japanese stand on deck.  MacArthur entire speech Sd: "we are gathered here... to conduct a solemn agreement whereby peace may be restored... It is my honest hope ... that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge from the carnage... A world dedication to the dignity of man... freedom, tolerance and justice... "
Shigemitsu signs.  General Yumitsu? signs.  MacArthur announces Allied supreme commanders will sign. MacArthur signs & presents pens to  Wainwright and Percival.  Nimitz signs.  China signs.  Sir Bruce Fraser signs for Britain; Canada signs; Derevyanko  for USSR.
MacArthur closing speech re peace being restored to the world.  CU closes documents. Planes fly overhead. US flag.

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