Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signs for the United States during the surrender ceremonies aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ca. September 1945

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Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signs for the United States during the surrender ceremonies aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ca. September 1945

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signs for the United States during the surrender ceremonies aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ca. September 1945. At the microphone (left) is Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Image courtesy National Archives and Records Administration (342-FH-3A03335-117348AC)

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Photo by: National Archives and Records Administration | VIRIN: 230515-N-HH999-004.JPG

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