The Japanese Surrender August 22, 1945, aboard the USS Levy DE 162, at Mille Atoll.
Japanese Captain Masanori Shiga signs the surrender.
U.S. Navy Lt. P. S. Breck is presenting the surrender document.
*Note* A photo in the National Archives identifies the Navy officer as Lt. E. R. Harris

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