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The Untold Story of Japan's Surrender in World War II
2025-09-24 18:30:00 2025-09-24 19:30:00 America/New_York The Untold Story of Japan's Surrender in World War II Historian Blane Ampthor describes the complicated process and events that led to Japan's surrender and the fascinating details rarely included in accounts of the momentous surrender ceremony. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 18:30:00 2025-09-24 19:30:00 America/New_York The Untold Story of Japan's Surrender in World War II Historian Blane Ampthor describes the complicated process and events that led to Japan's surrender and the fascinating details rarely included in accounts of the momentous surrender ceremony. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Rust Library

Large Meeting Room

Historian Blane Ampthor describes the complicated process and events that led to Japan's surrender and the fascinating details rarely included in accounts of the momentous surrender ceremony.

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, this presentation describes the circumstances that led to the surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945.  

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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