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Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about ...
Seattle Times

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

TOKYO (AP) — Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of ...
The National Interest

80 Years Ago, World War II Ended with Japan’s Surrender

Even after the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was not universally expected that Japan would capitulate. Arguably, one of the most famous photos in history was taken 80 years ...
WGRZ

World War II veteran recalls witnessing Japan's formal surrender 80 years ago before playing football under General Neyland

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Eighty years ago today, Japan formally surrendered to Allied powers, bringing an end to World War II. Among the thousands who witnessed the historic moment was a young sailor from ...
WTEN

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary ...