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Where was Japan’s formal World War II surrender ceremony held on September 2, 1945?
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Tokyo Bay
How many U.S. B-29 Superfortress bombers joined the flypast over USS Missouri after Japan’s surrender?
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462
Which American battleship displayed Matthew Perry’s 1853 flag during Japan’s 1945 surrender ceremony?
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USS Missouri
What was the hull number of USS Missouri, the battleship used for Japan’s 1945 surrender?
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BB-63
In the United States, on what date did President Harry Truman announce Japan’s surrender?
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August 14, 1945
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In the United States, on what date did President Harry Truman announce Japan’s surrender?
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August 14, 1945
What was the Allied plan for invading Japan’s home islands if Japan refused to surrender in 1945?
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Operation Downfall
Who opened the formal Japanese surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri in 1945?
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Douglas MacArthur
In the 1945 World War II context, what does “V-J” stand for in V-J Day?
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Victory over Japan
Who signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender for the Allied powers?
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Douglas MacArthur