Nimitz signing the instrument of surrender, Tokyo Bay, Japan, 2 Sep 1945, photo 2 of 2

Caption     Nimitz signing the instrument of surrender, Tokyo Bay, Japan, 2 Sep 1945, photo 2 of 2 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Army Signal Corps via japanairraids.org
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Photo Size 1,020 x 796 pixels
Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 2 Sep 1945
Photos at Same Place Tokyo, Japan
Added By C. Peter Chen
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