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On which country’s line did Canadian representative Lawrence Moore Cosgrave accidentally sign?
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France
Who signed Japan’s Instrument of Surrender for Canada in 1945?
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Lawrence Moore Cosgrave
Which U.S. president officially proclaimed September 2, 1945, as V-J Day?
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Harry S. Truman
Which country invaded Japanese-held Manchuria on August 9, 1945, shortly before Japan surrendered?
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The Soviet Union
In the United States, which date is traditionally observed as V-J Day for Japan's surrender announcement?
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August 14, 1945
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Who signed Japan’s Instrument of Surrender for Canada in 1945?
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Lawrence Moore Cosgrave
Which U.S. president officially proclaimed September 2, 1945, as V-J Day?
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Harry S. Truman
Where in Japan did the Japanese Instrument of Surrender get signed?
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Tokyo Bay
What were the two planned operations that made up the Allied invasion plan called Operation Downfall?
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Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet
What was the name of Emperor Hirohito’s surrender broadcast to Japan?
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Gyokuon-hōsō
Which historic bridge is used as a launch site for New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney?
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Sydney Harbour Bridge