CAPTURED ISLANDS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC RETURNED TO JAPAN.—The Bonin Islands, a group of more than 30 small islands including Chichi Jima and Two Jima, were recently returned to Japan after being occupied by the United States since 1945. These photographs were taken during the handingover ceremony on Chichi Jima. They show the Stars and Stripes being lowered for the last time at the former headquarters of the United States Naval Command, and the ceremonial parade outside the building.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31728, 11 July 1968, Page 17
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79CAPTURED ISLANDS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC RETURNED TO JAPAN.—The Bonin Islands, a group of more than 30 small islands including Chichi Jima and Two Jima, were recently returned to Japan after being occupied by the United States since 1945. These photographs were taken during the handingover ceremony on Chichi Jima. They show the Stars and Stripes being lowered for the last time at the former headquarters of the United States Naval Command, and the ceremonial parade outside the building. Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31728, 11 July 1968, Page 17
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