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Monday, August 29, 2005

60th Anniversary of the End of WWII

USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, September 2, 1945<br />Admiral Nimitz, with General MacArthur and Admirals Halsey and Forrest Sherman standing directly behind him, signs the Japanese surrender document on behalf of the United States. General MacArthur had earlier signed on behalf of the Allied Nations.

On Friday, September 2, and 7:30 pm, The Nationall Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas will host a public concert at Market Square on the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Come listen and dance to the Air Force Band of the West's Dimensions in Blue - a big band sound - as they recreate the mood and music from that era. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m., and is free to the public.


Sixty years ago, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signed the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the United States on board the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay. Across the U.S. there were spontaneous celebrations as the war was brought to a conclusion.


Call 830-997-4379 for more information.

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