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80 Years Ago, World War II Ended with Japan’s Surrender

Even after the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was not universally expected that Japan would capitulate. Arguably, one of the most famous photos in history was taken 80 years ...
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Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary ...
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Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of ...
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Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

TOKYO — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about how the ...