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80-G-707344 USS Missouri (BB-63)

Photo #: 80-G-707344  USS Missouri (BB-63)
Title: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Description: Ship's crew and midshipmen celebrate the fourth anniversary of V-J Day, during the Midshipmen's cruise, 2 September 1949. They are gathered around the plaque that marks the spot where Japan surrendered on 2 September 1945. Turret Two is trained as it was during the surrender ceremonies. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
Catalog #: 80-G-707344
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