August 14, 1945 “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.”

[shanneba]

On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victoryover Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” We thank all who selflessly served and sacrificed.

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Sailor George Mendonsa saw dental assistant Greta Zimmer Friedman for the first time among the celebration at V-J Day.
He grabbed and kissed her.
This photograph would go on to become one of the most well-known in history.

Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

 

[Old_Me]

we here in RI.."celebrated'' VJ Day this past monday the 11th.

we are the ONLY state that does so..when an attempt was made many years ago to get rid of this "victory", veterans groups fought to keep it..not only the vets themselves, but many citizens.

many thought it was a huge slap in the face to take this day away from those that served, and died, or came home crippled, missing limbs, and messed up in other ways.

it did go from VJ Day, to just "Victory Day", as the detractors thought it was cruel to continue to berate the japanese.

screw that shite...the Emporer of Japan pulled a SNEAK attack on the US and drew us into WWII......

yes, these days, they are our friends, business partners, allies..........

but to many it does not erase the brutal surprise attack, that killed so many.

think Jane Fonda and Viet Nam...

she apologized many times over.....many forgave her, many still do not..........and NO ONE forgets....just like Japan

 

[Phoenex]

On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victoryover Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” We thank all who selflessly served and sacrificed.

V-J Day

From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan’s devastating surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pear...

www.history.com

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Sailor George Mendonsa saw dental assistant Greta Zimmer Friedman for the first time among the celebration at V-J Day.
He grabbed and kissed her.
This photograph would go on to become one of the most well-known in history.

Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Truly an iconic photo. This rendition was painted on a wall in NY City and visible from the High Line on 12th Avenue.