Douglas MacArthur15 August 1945
Inititiates action with Japan for the cessation of hostilities
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Inititiates action with Japan for the cessation of hostilities
Arrives by plane at Atsugi airodrome to take the formal surrender of Japan
Formally accepts the surrender of Japan on the aircraft-carrier Missouri
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