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Victory Broadcast

China · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1945

Chiang Kai-Shek15 August 1945

Chongqing · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Broadcasts news of Japan’s surrender and calls for restraint, humane treatment of Japanese civilians and prisoners, and a durable peace.

Names involved

Chiang Kai-Shek

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