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Activities immediately after the Ceremonies

Admiral William F. Halsey and Vice Admiral John S. McCain on board USS Missouri (BB-63) shortly after the conclusion of the surrender ceremonies, 2 September 1945.

 

Following the ceremonies, the Allied delegates and spectators began to leave USS Missouri. General MacArthur boarded a destroyer at 9:58 AM to be transported back to Yokohama. Fleet Admiral Nimitz left by boat at 10:44 and was soon back on board USS South Dakota. Remaining on Missouri, Admiral Halsey enjoyed a conversation with his old friend, Vice Admiral John S. McCain, who would be fatally stricken by a heart attack just four days later.

 

Source: Department of the Navy--Naval Historical Center



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