Who was Japan’s civilian representative and first Japanese signatory at the 1945 surrender ceremony?
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
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Who was Japan’s civilian representative and first Japanese signatory at the 1945 surrender ceremony?
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
What declaration did the Allies issue on 26 July 1945 demanding Japan's surrender?
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Potsdam Declaration
On what date did Hirohito's surrender broadcast announce Japan's acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration?
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15 August 1945
Which U.S. president announced the formal V-J Day after Japan signed its surrender?
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Harry S. Truman
Which American general signed first for the Allied powers at Japan’s 1945 surrender ceremony?
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Douglas MacArthur
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What declaration did the Allies issue on 26 July 1945 demanding Japan's surrender?
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Potsdam Declaration
Which U.S. president announced the formal V-J Day after Japan signed its surrender?
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Harry S. Truman
Which American general signed first for the Allied powers at Japan’s 1945 surrender ceremony?
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Douglas MacArthur
What document did Japanese officials sign to end World War II with the Allies?
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Japanese Instrument of Surrender
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