Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Reading newspaper of Japan's surrender

Photo #: 80-G-377102

Surrender of Japan, 1945


A soldier and his family read early newspaper reports of Japan's surrender, while walking in Washington, DC, on 14 August 1945, shortly before the official announcement.
Photographed by Chief Petty Officer Smith.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives.

Online Image: 66KB; 630 x 665

Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
 

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