Message received 21 June 1943 at 0245 hours
21 June, 0245
21 Jun 1943 2:45 am
A story so important that it was secret for 50 years
Today's Document from the National Archives- Celebrating V-J Day in Paris August 15, 2020The surrender of Japan during World War II was announced on August 14, 1945. Taken on August 15, the caption of this photo reads: "American servicemen and women gather in front of ’Rainbow Corner’ Red Cross club in Paris to celebrate the unconditional surrender of the Japanese." The offical Instrument of Surrender would later be […]
- Celebrating V-J Day in Paris August 15, 2020
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