Japan Surrender Document

The Japan Surrender Document, officially known as the Instrument of Surrender, was a formal agreement signed on September 2, 1945, marking Japan’s surrender in World War II. It was signed aboard the USS Missouri by Japanese officials and Allied representatives, including the United States. This act officially ended the war in the Pacific theater, leading to Japan’s disarmament and occupation. The document outlined Japan's unconditional surrender, ensuring the cessation of hostilities and laying the foundation for post-war reconstruction and peace.