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WWII Is Over Japan Surrenders
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keywords: wwii, v-j day, japan surrenders, president harry s. truman
Synopsis: President Harry S. Truman announces that Japan has agreed to surrender unconditionally with news reporters rushing out to spread the news and citizens and soldiers across the Country erupt in delirious celebration that WWII is finally over...(read more)
- Date: 1945
- Duration: 00:02:59
- Sound: Partial
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
WWII Is Over - Japan Surrenders! VJ-Day Celebrations!
(audio) President Truman announces Japan has agreed to the Potsdam Declaration, a proclamation defining the terms for the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces.
(silent) News reporters rushing from the room after President Truman announces the surrender of Japan. Shows cheering crowds in Washington D.C. CU of newspaper headline "Japan Surrenders". Shows a sailor dancing with woman in the street, confetti flying through the air. Celebrations in San Francisco with fireworks. Chicago stages one of the largest "end of war" celebrations or demonstrations. Celebrations in Seattle. Servicemen dancing in the street and kissing girls (women). Low aerial view of crowds in Times Square. CU of confetti floating down from buildings. Celebrations in Times Square continues into the night.
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- Newsreels: 1945 - August 16
