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Synopsis: America Celebrates End Of War With Japan V-J Day Celebrations, Government Promises Jobs For All Returning Servicemen, The American G.I. Makes An Impression In Berlin, Germany, The Unimaginable Power Of The Atomic Bomb, Automobiles Take To The Streets, Gas Rationing Is OVER!, Canada's Celebration As Japan Accepts Terms And War Officially Ends... (read more)
Information: 1945 9 min BW (SILENT)
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United States
America Celebrates End Of War With Japan
The instant that newsmen flashed President Truman's statement that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, giant celebrations were set off all over the land.

Washington D.C. started the ball rolling with continuous street parties.

Chicago went wild, staging one of the largest demonstrations. San Francisco staged a celebration that will never be forgotten.

Servicemen in Seattle led the way in the giant outdoor proceedings there.

But Times Square, New York City staged the celebration to end celebrations. Millions crowded the main square all day, waiting for the official word. When it finally came, the fun started and went on for three whole days.

United States
Automobiles Take To The Streets, Gas Rationing Is OVER!
Motorists go wild as O.P.A. lifts gas restrictions. And gas station employees (service station attendants) out-do themselves in returning to full service for the customer. Customer tear-up gas stamps and scrape “A” sticker off windshield.

United States
Government Promises Jobs For All Returning Servicemen
John W. Snyder, Re-conversion Chief, states that the Government is committed to a program that will provide jobs for all who want to work.

United States
The Unimaginable Power Of The Atomic Bomb
Scientists gather in the heart of the desert in New Mexico for the first test firing of America's super-duper secret weapon. Unforgettable pictures of the atomic bomb mushroom cloud,

Germany
The American G.I. Makes An Impression In Berlin, Germany
Amercian G.I. does a landslide business in selling scarce commodities to Russian soldiers and Berlin citizens. And when fraternization is permitted, they really fraternize with the lonely German frauleins. American G.Is drinking and dancing in nightclub and on the beach with the lovely ladies.

Canada
Canada's Celebration As Japan Accepts Terms And War Officially Ends