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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 62796 Surrender of Japan, 1945 Japanese Lieutenant General Shunzaburo Mugikura, Commanding General, 31st Army, comes on board USS Portland (CA-33) to attend ceremonies surrendering the Japanese base at Truk, Caroline Islands, 2 September 1945. Truk is visible in the background. Note wooden grating at top of embarkation ladder. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 83KB; 580 x 765 pixels

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1 March 1999