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Mamoru Shigemitsu Biography and Timeline

Follow Mamoru Shigemitsu through 3 dated historical records for Japan.

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Mamoru Shigemitsu, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1945

2 September 1945

Surrender Delegation

Foreign Minister · Tokyo Bay · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Shigemitsu leads the Japanese delegation aboard USS Missouri and signs for the Japanese government.

Role range: 1939-1945

2 September 1945

Result of Surrender of Japanese Empire

Foreign Secretary of Japan · Tokyo Bay · Warfare / World War, 2nd

The Japanese government and armed forces accept the formal Allied surrender terms.

Role range: 1939-1945

2 September 1945

Surrender of Japanese Empire

Foreign Secretary of Japan · Tokyo Bay · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Signs the surrender on behalf of the Emperor & Japanese Government on USS Missouri

Role range: 1939-1945

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