End of WWII

Where did the ceremony marking the end of World War II in the Pacific take place?

• In New York Harbor

• At Pearl Harbor

• In Washington, D.C.

• On the deck of the USS Missouri

• In Washington, D.C. at the Lincoln Memorial

How many representatives from the Allied powers attended the ceremony on the USS Missouri after WWII in the Pacific?

• 11
• 20
• 9

• 15

• 3

Who was the supreme Allied commander during the ceremony that was going to become the interim leader of Japan (the U.S. defeated Japan after dropping two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki)?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Admiral Halsey

• General Wainwright

• Admiral Nimitz

What did General MacArthur emphasize in his speech during the ceremony?

• Revenge and punishment

• Strength and unity

• Victory and power

• Justice and tolerance

What significant event happened just after the Japanese representatives signed the surrender?

• The sun came out and Allied aircraft flew in formation

• A storm began

• The ship set sail

• A fireworks display occurred

Why was the USS Missouri chosen for the surrender ceremony?

• It was the largest ship available

• It was named after President Truman's home state

• It was the first ship to arrive in Tokyo Bay

• It was the oldest ship in the fleet