General Douglas MacArthur arrives before Japanese delegation at USS Missouri for surrender

General Douglas MacArthur arrives before Japanese delegation at USS Missouri for surrender

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video captures the historic surrender ceremony of Japan aboard the Battleship Missouri on September 2, 1945. Key figures like General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz are present as representatives of the Allied powers arrive to witness the event. The Japanese delegation, led by Mamoru Shigemitsu, arrives to formally surrender, marking the end of a brutal war that spanned years across multiple continents. The ceremony is recorded by media from around the world, highlighting its global significance.

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