Japanese Surrender on the USS Missouri
Mr. Kaufman’s remarks were a portion of “Endgame: August 1945 in Asia and the Pacific,” a symposium hosted by the Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics.
Captain Robert Kaufman (Retired) recalled his World War II experiences, including his eyewitness account of the formal Japanese surrender ce… read more
Captain Robert Kaufman (Retired) recalled his World War II experiences, including his eyewitness account of the formal Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri.
Mr. Kaufman’s remarks were a portion of “Endgame: August 1945 in Asia and the Pacific,” a symposium hosted by the Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics. close
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