TODAY IN HISTORY: V-J DAY

Yesterday, September 1st, marked the beginning of World War II in 1939. Today, September 2d, marks the end six years later. When: On this day in 1945, Japan surrendered, “formally and unconditionally,” in a ceremony aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. What: In the 20 minute ceremony, twelve signatures were required to end the bloody Pacific conflict, [...]