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What mechanical figure did Leonardo da Vinci design that is commonly called a robot knight?
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Robot knight
Who filmed the 1945 Japanese surrender ceremony in color?
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George F. Kosco
What was the approximate duration of the formal surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri?
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23 minutes
Which date is the official V-J Day observed by the United States?
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2 September
Which Canadian officer signed below his designated line on Japan's surrender instrument?
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Lawrence Moore Cosgrave
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Who filmed the 1945 Japanese surrender ceremony in color?
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George F. Kosco
Which date is the official V-J Day observed by the United States?
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2 September
Which Canadian officer signed below his designated line on Japan's surrender instrument?
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Lawrence Moore Cosgrave
At what time did Japan's surrender formally take effect aboard USS Missouri?
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9:25 a.m. JST
How long was Emperor Hirohito's recorded surrender broadcast in 1945?
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4 minutes, 36 seconds
Which 1945 declaration did Japan accept before announcing its World War II surrender?
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Potsdam Declaration
What was the Allied plan to invade Japan's home islands in World War II called?
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Operation Downfall
What was the number of the U.S. order directing Japanese forces to surrender after World War II?
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General Order No. 1