NATIONAL V-J DAY

September 2, 2023 — Changed at 11 h 23 min on September 1, 2023
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NATIONAL V-J DAY

On September 2nd, National V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) recognizes Allied Forces’ victory over Japan during World War II.  Officials announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies on August 15, 1945. The official signing of surrender took place on September 2, 1945, officially ending World War II.

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