What was the 1945 radio address announcing Japan’s surrender commonly called?
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Gyokuon-hōsō
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What was the 1945 radio address announcing Japan’s surrender commonly called?
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Gyokuon-hōsō
Which Japanese emperor announced Japan’s acceptance of the Allied surrender terms by radio in 1945?
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Hirohito
In which body of water was Japan’s 1945 surrender ceremony held aboard USS Missouri?
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Tokyo Bay
On what date was the Japanese Instrument of Surrender formally signed to end World War II?
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2 September 1945
Which city hosted the first session of the 1st United States Congress in 1789?
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New York City
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