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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 62873

Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945

Aerial photograph of the surrender scene, at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. The surrender table is just to right of the flagpole.
Note captured Japanese artillery pieces flanking the flagpole; U.S. Army M-26 "Pershing" tanks in lower left; self-propelled guns in middle left and extensive tent "city" beyond.

Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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1 March 1999