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Japanese Instrument of Surrender
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The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the printed agreement that formalized the surrender of Japan, marking the end of hostilities in World War II. It was signed by representatives from Japan and f
Representatives of the Empire of Japan stand aboard USS Missouri prior to signing of the Instrument of Surrender.
Representatives of the Empire of Japan stand aboard USS Missouri prior to signing of the Instrument of Surrender.
Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese Government, formally ending World War II. St
Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese Government, formally ending World War II. Standing behind the table is General Richard K. Sutherland.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Allied Powers. Generals Wainwright and Percival, both forme
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signing the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Allied Powers. Generals Wainwright and Percival, both former prisoners of the Japanese, stand behind him.
Commodore Perry's flag was flown from Annapolis, Maryland, to Tokyo for display at the surrender ceremonies which officially ended World War II.
Commodore Perry's flag was flown from Annapolis, Maryland, to Tokyo for display at the surrender ceremonies which officially ended World War II.
Mamoru Shigemitsu
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Mamoru Shigemitsu was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs three times during and after World War II and as Deputy Prime Minister. As a civilian plenipotentiary
Japanese Instrument of Surrender
…for their unpleasant task. Prime Minister Higashikuni, being of the Imperial family, could not go, and Prince Fumimaro Konoe refused to go; finally Mamoru Shigemitsu and Yoshijirō Umezu accepted the personal appeal of the Emperor to be the two signatories. There were nine other Japanese delegates, three each from…
Shigemitsu in 1945
Shigemitsu in 1945
Hongkew Park, Shanghai, after the bombing in which Shigemitsu lost his leg on April 29, 1932
Hongkew Park, Shanghai, after the bombing in which Shigemitsu lost his leg on April 29, 1932