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Spectators from all the Allied nations gathered on the deck of the USS Missouri BB-63 for the surrender ceremony. |
Admiral Sir Bruce A. Fraser, G.C.B., K.C.B., K.B.E., C.B., O.B.E. (later 1st Baron Fraser of North Cape) boards the USS Missouri BB-63 for the surrender ceremony. USS Ancon AGC-4 can be seen in the background. |
Lt. Commander William J. Kitchell leads General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the table where the surrender will be signed. |
The Japanese delegation arrives aboard the USS Missouri BB-63 to sign the surrender of the Japanese Empire. |
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