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The Surrender of Japan Marks the End of World War II

9/2/1945
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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Allied Powers
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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Allied Powers

The unconditional surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945 marked the end of World War II.

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