V-J Day

V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. It signifies Japan's surrender to the Allies, effectively ending the war. The surrender was announced on August 15, 1945, leading to celebrations worldwide. The formal signing of the surrender documents took place on September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri. V-J Day symbolized the conclusion of years of intense conflict, thousands of lives lost, and the beginning of post-war recovery. It remains a significant moment of victory and relief in history.