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President Harry S. Truman Announces the Surrender of Japan

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1945-08-14

U.S. National Archives

U.S. National Archives
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President Harry S. Truman announces the surrender of Japan, ending World War II, to assembled reporters in the Oval Office. Seated behind President Truman are John Snyder, Admiral William D. Leahy, and Secretary of State James Byrnes. Others are unidentified. Abbie Rowe, National Park Service photo. [National Archives identifier 199169]

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  • Title: President Harry S. Truman Announces the Surrender of Japan
  • Creator: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration
  • Date Created: 1945-08-14
U.S. National Archives

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