Missouri with General MacArthur

Definition

USS Missouri is an American battleship where General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan's formal surrender marking end of World War II on September 2, 1945.

Related terms

Douglas MacArthur: An American five-star general and Field Marshal who played a prominent role in Pacific theater during World War II.

V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day): The day marking Allied victory over Japan in World War II; celebrated on August 15th in UK and September 2nd in US.

Potsdam Declaration: A statement issued by Allies in July 1945 calling for the surrender of Japan in World War II.