Vj Day Nz

Sirens sounded immediately and before long streamers were unfurled and there were bands playing and people dancing in the streets. Vj day marks japan s surrender and the end of world war two picture. Vj day like ve day showed public regulation at work.

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Prince william has honoured veterans on vj day 75 years after his great grandfather king george vi gave a speech marking the end of world war ii.

Vj day nz. The prince of wales and duchess of cornwall will take part in a televised service of remembrance and thanksgiving and the. He told the nation via tv broadcast. A two day holiday was announced by british prime minister clement attlee after he confirmed at midnight on 14 august that the war in the asia pacific was over. The duke of edinburgh is to feature in commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of vj day when the royal family leads the nation in honouring those who served in the far east.

Japan has today surrendered. The news of the japanese surrender arrived in new zealand at 11 a m. Pa dawn services were held around the world this morning including india australia new zealand and nepal. Outdoor events honouring veterans and commemorating victory over japan vj day have been ditched due to.

This film records some of the. Again the preparation had been considerable and the celebration went more smoothly. The sirens immediately sounded a national ceremony was held and the local celebrations followed. On saturday at 11am at the te awamutu memorial park sunken cross the te awamutu rsa will be holding a ceremony to commemorate this important occasion victory in japan vj day.

Most people wanted to celebrate. In a pre recorded speech on bbc one s vj day 75. Auckland mayor phil goff on auckland remaining in covid 19 alert level 3 for 12 days. On 15 august 1945.

News of japan s surrender following the dropping of two atom bombs was received in new zealand at 11 a m. Ve day in wellington after more than five years of disruption rationing and anxiety about loved ones overseas new zealanders greeted the coming of peace in europe in may 1945 and then victory over japan in august with understandable relief and enthusiasm. The day was declared by the allies as victory over japan day vj day. The last of our enemy is laid low.