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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Statement By The President

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09930.08.04 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed document Date: 14 August 1945 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy

One document by Harry S. Truman dated August 14, 1945. A statement regarding the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Government.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
Byrnes, James F., 1879-1972
Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989

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