PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT
“I have received this afternoon a message from the Japanese Government accepting the terms forwarded by the Secretary of State, on August 11,” said President Truman in announcing the Japanese surrender. “The terms of this reply imply full acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam ultimatum, which specified unconditional surrender.
“The Japanese Government’s reply contains no qualifications.
“General Douglas MacArthur has been appointed Supreme Allied Commander for the purpose of receiving the Japanese surrender. Britain, China, and Russia will be represented. “The British and United States armed forces have been ordered to suspend further action pending the signing of the surrender.
“Victory Day celebrations will be postponed until the surrender terms have been signed by Japan.”
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23280, 16 August 1945, Page 5
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119PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23280, 16 August 1945, Page 5
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