Victory celebrations and VJ Day in the United States during World War II. The President of the United States Harry S. Truman addresses a gathering and announces the surrender of Japan. In Washington DC: a large crowd of civilians gathered for street parties. A newspaper headline reads 'Japan Surrenders'. In Chicago: a demonstration takes place. In San Francisco: celebrations for the end of the war include a ticker tape parade . People march through streets holding banners. In Seattle: servicemen conduct an outdoor proceeding. In New York: a large crowd of civilians gathered at Times Square to celebrate victory over Japan.
Crew member of USAAF B-29 Superfortress bomber at a South Pacific island, gives his view on surrender of Japan soon after returning from a flight to Japan. The crew member speaks about B-29s bombing Japan in the final days of World War II and talks about his first peacetime landings.
Crew member of USAAF B-29 Superfortress bomber at a South Pacific island, gives his view on surrender of Japan in World War II soon after returning from a flight to Japan. A U.S. Air Force officer pays tribute to the production line of B-29 bombers, ground and air crews. The officer says it was only because of B-29s United States was able to defeat Japan in the final days of war.
An aerial view of Atsugi Airfield as seen from a U.S. aircraft in flight, shortly after the end of World War 2. Aircraft parked on Atsugi Airfield. Scene shifts to a harbor area and dock installations in vicinity of Yokosuka Naval Base. Ships alongside a finger dock. Bomb damage in the surrounding area.
Many well-dressed Japanese visitors walking past the American pavilion at a Trade Fair in Osaka, Japan. Some sit on the ground to rest. The flags of U.S. and Japan fly side-by-side on tall poles, in front of the pavilion. Many Japanese visitors entering the pavilion. At the entry, the pavilion is decorated with beautiful landscaping including a pool and fountains, together with flowers and decorative plantings. A little Japanese girl poses (unsmiling) in front ot the some flowers and plants.
Anastas Mikoyan comes to inaugurate Soviet Trade Fair in Tokyo, Japan. a cameraman takes photos. Woman stitches a badge on Mikoyan's coat. Mikoyan with others see Lenin's big portrait. Scene of Tokyo Kaikan. Mikoyan comes on stage. Russian and Japanese flag in background. Mikoyan address the gathering and proposes a long term trade agreement to Japan. Photographers click photos. People clap.
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