Saturday, September 5, 2009

World War II in September

From the 2009 Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor 2009 calendar.

THE POSTER

US fighter planes attacking an enemy ship. Message: America's Fighting Forces Will Keep 'Em Flying.
You Take Part.
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THE PICTURE

Gen. Douglas MacArthur signs as Supreme Allied Commander during the formal surrender ceremonies on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.


THE DATES

September 2, 1945-- Japanese sign surrender documents.
September 8, 1945-- General MacArthur enters Tokyo
September 12, 13,14, 1942-- Guadalcanal

The Greatest Generation. --Cooter

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