Vj Day America

Vj day vj day otherwise known as victory in the pacific day and vp day is a holiday that commemorates japan s surrender during world war ii and thereby bringing an end to the war.

Vj day america. Japan s unconditional surrender effectively ended world war two. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bombs on the japanese cities of hiroshima on august 6 and nagasaki on august 9 1945. Japan surrendered on august 15 1945 which was august 14 in the americas and eastern pacific islands. Japan had never surrendered to a foreign power before.

A vj day celebration in new york. 14 1945 millions of americans rejoiced over news that japanese forces had surrendered ending world war ii. Washington august 14 2020 i have received this afternoon a message from the japanese government so began the beginning of the end of world war ii 75 years ago as president harry truman told white house reporters on august 14. By victoria macchi national archives news.

Victory day also known as vj day marks the anniversary the allies victory over japan during world war ii. V j day or victory over japan day is the day japan surrendered to the allies on august 15 1945. The film and photos that captured history. Victory day is a state holiday in rhode island in the united states on the second monday of august each year.