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World War II formally comes to an end...



Item # 691450

September 02, 1945

DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1945  

* Japan officially surrenders
* Douglass MacArthur
* USS Missouri signing
* World War II is over (V-J)


This issue reports the formal end of World War II with the signing of the surrender papers on the U.S.S. Missouri.
The headline announces: "Japs Surrender Broken Empire To Allies; Peace Is Restored" with various subheads including: "MacArthur Directs Solemn Ceremony".
Appears to be complete with 4 sections and 44 pages, however the dateline notes 56 pages. A few minor stains to the ftpg., good condition.

Category: World War II