Newspaper is a bit yellowed with 1/2″ fraying along the ends of the crease. Very readable.
20th Century, Newspapers, World War II
Japan Surrenders, End of War! – The New York Times 08/15/1945
Headline: Japan Surrenders, End Of War! Emperor Accepts Allied Rule; McArthur Supreme Commander; Our Manpower Curbs Voided
From the New York Times, Aug 15th, 1945
This historic newspaper documents the official surrender of Japan to the Allies, ending World War 2. Many of the articles cover details of the formal surrender, postwar plans for the administration of Japan, and the spontaneous victory celebrations that broke out across New York City and America.
Images in the photo gallery include:
- the full front page of this newspaper
- very cool, modern looking photo of Navy pilots planning a bombing raid in the pilot room of an aircraft carrier, somewhere in the China Sea
- President Truman announces the surrender of Japan at the White House
- spontaneous celebration conga line in front of the White House
- “Well done, son!” victory ad
- celebration bonfire with sailors on Market Street, San Francisco
- map of the Japanese Empire and year territories gained
- citizens in Philadelphia celebrate with “rat” effigy
- example of the full page victory ads in the newspaper, this one from Bloomingdale’s
- crowds throng Times Square when surrender announced
| Date Published | 08/15/1945 |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 1945 |
| Newspaper | The New York Times |
| Included | 20 pages |
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