My old man was out there somewhere.

My Grandpa Jack Milton Homesley, who was a Staff Sgt in the Army Air Corp, would always tell me his stories about how the war started and how it finished. It would be so interesting to just sit there drink coffee and listen to his past and what he went through. The amount of his friends that got killed by the war. Sometimes, when you have a old man, the best comes out from his past.. Rest In Peace to my grandpa, such a beautiful soul. He died Thursday, October 8 2015.

Surprising a war ended with just signing in papers...

It's astonishing how far Japan has come since the war.

2 mistakes: Germany attacking USSR Japan attacking USA Lesson: Don't mess with nations starting with the U

Born too late to see the end of WW2 and too early to see real Galactic War

The Japanese were deftly afraid of any single aircraft flying overhead after they learned of the nuclear strikes. The 2000 plane display must have been terrifying.

I visited the USS Missouri many years ago; to actually stand where the terms of surrender were signed over 60 years before is still one of the most incredible moments of my life.

My dad was on Iwo Jima when the war ended. He was in the Army Air corp and he was a tech at the airbase on Iwo. Thank God for my dad and all the brave men of his generation who did what had to be done to win the war.

My grandfather was once recognized as a veteran soldier during the second World War. During the recognition, he, together with my family (before I was born), was given a chance to be naturalized as full-pledged American citizens because of the service my grandfather has given. For some reason, according to my mom, grandpa didn't sign the papers and everything else needed to become full-house Americans, because according to grandpa, "I have served my country with my whole heart, fighting for freedom. It is only fitting and proper that I, with my family, stay here in the Philippines, and make this my final resting place." Rest in peace *lolo* (granddad in English) 1926-2005 :(

So this was my Grandpa's story.

Let's never repeat the mistake and just stay in peace forever

Flexing on Japan when they were leaving lol

Japan has become a very friendly country since then. Love the Japanese

Good thing Japan never split like Germany or Korea

My great great grandpa is out there. I always wanted to hear his story’s of war but he passed before I could. I hope to meet him in heaven when i pass too thank you grandpa

"It is the soldier who prays for peace, above all which it is the soldier that must bear the deepest battle wounds."

Nobody searched for this. They tryna prepare us for ww3

And Anime was born, hence Physchological Warfare started. Japan played well.

My father fought in WWII and I was born in January 1948. My dad was on a troop ship headed for Japan for the invasion. My mother said he would not fight; the ship was sent back to the US when peace negotiations were underway. The casualty/death rate of the first two waves of US soldiers against Japanese islands was expected to be 30 to 50%. It might have been 90%. Thank God the war ended sooner and more than 400,000 of US lives were saved. -- Kenneth, from Texas, born in Missouri ____________________

This was very well reported. Thank you, NBC. And thank you, Mr. Brokaw.

The worst part of this Day was that there were soldiers who died while knowing that the war would end in hours ... Fighting is never the solution. R.I.P to all those soldiers who lost their lives in WWII regardless of who they were representing. They are human after All 💚💙

Meanwhile Hiroo Onoda : Fights for additional 30 years.

RIP to all the soldiers who died during WWII..Salute!

Respect millions of soldiers who died during ww2

A very humble and heartfelt thank you, to our grandparents. They got a few things right, after all...

They started it, we ended it. Case closed.

May God bless the souls of those lost in this bloody war. Courageous men who took it in themselves to rise from the ashes and win a war. I am awfully proud of our beloved armed forces which still carrying on the solemn oath to protect our liberties and freedom from all enemies. Thank you for your sacrifice and patriotism

My fiancee is japanese, and talking about the World War II, Hiroshima and Japan surrender once, she said (to my surprise) her country deserved it, because japanese were really mean, souless, first smashing China to death and then allowing American launch the bombs. In her words, Japan, too arrogant to admit the defeat, were the real guilty of the death of the japanese. I couldnt continue with the discussion

Extremely moving; I've got tears in my eyes. Thank you!! :)

Wow! I hope that we always remember the tragedy and the loss the world collectively endured and never under any circumstances head towards another world war.

This was one of the greatest moment in the 20th century.

I just realized these are the maps in Call Of Duty WWll

Absolutely chilling.

I used the Disney resort is Hawaii as an excuse to take the family to Oahu. I really just wanted to tour the Missouri and Pearl Harbour. It was really cool to stand over the exact place the Japanese surrendered and seeing Truman in this video standing in the same spot I did.

I am always fascinated by WW2 veterans. Such great respect for these men.

The atrocities that Japan committed during its invasion of Korea, China, Philippines, and other South East Asian countries should be taught in school more in depth, right alongside the Holocaust.

I am always praying for Peace on Earth reign forever and ever...

great documentary...congratulations, the signatures were marked in history....Beautiful !!!

Wow peace is beautiful.

Grave of the fireflies brought me here! 😭

"Defeat is not the end of Japan. In the future we will still be the strongest nation" ~Emperor Hirohito

My great great uncle, Winston Glover, who I was never able to meet, fought in Operation Market Garden. He was a paratrooper, and was captured by the Germans. Those are the facts as I know them, but there is much more to his story. He put his life in danger for the well being of his country, and I thank him, where ever his body may lie.

These 3-minute clips of the surrender proceedings leave so much history out. Can anybody point to a complete recording of this event?

Now the entire world is at war with an invisible army.

The “worst war” is yet to come!

Fun fact: Rhode island is the only state that still celebrates VJ-DAY.

I heard after the signing, the Japanese and American soldiers shake hands give each other a hug and CRUISE BOAT PARTY ~

Fun Fact: Prince Phillip was about 200 yards away on HMS Whelp watching all of this

Thanks for posting.

Everybody gangsta till 2 suns appear in the sky

Those guys was the first to use the phone call “iPhone.”

When you realize this actually happened in real life!!!

How can you be an American and not be as proud? I ain't even American, I am Bosnian, but I feel proud! Good job America! Good job! May all the people that died rest in peace and their relatives find peace as well! We will always work, pray and hope that nothing like this ever happens. God bless America!

My grandfather was a pilot during WW2 1944 he was 41 at that time when they fought japanese in marshall island

good film

I’m glad that the us and Japan regained a friendly relationship so quickly. It seems to me the two cultures are so closely intertwined we couldn’t be anything else but friends.

As madara said “spilling blood whilst talking about peace is something only humans are capable off”

I remember visiting the Mighty Mo when I visited Pearl on vacation. She was an awesome experience.

I grew up going to church with an old man who was on the ship when Japan surrendered. His claim to fame was that general MacArthur once tripped on some barbed wire and he put his hand on his shoulder to keep his balance. Pretty cool dude, had some interesting war stories.

My Father’s 2 eldest brothers, @ US army , died at WW2... ther did nit recovered their bodies.

MacArthur "These proceedings are closed."

If anyone gets the chance to visit the USS Missouri, I would highly recommend it. I had.an awesome experience there as well as the USS Arizona memorial.

My Uncles James Berry watching from the deck of the USS Astoria and Anthony Chiarello watching from the deck of the USS St Paul witnessed this live.

MISSOURI.......The heartbeat of America..❤

My father was in Vietnam 3 tours, but passed in 1974. My stepfather, who still is living, was in WWII. He never talks about it, but I know many who were in war wont, for good reasons. I am disappointed whenever I see people, who do not realize that war is imminent, and this one was unavoidable, to say the least. Could you imagine the outcome, had the U.S. not been forced into this battle. Hitler had no intentions of stopping with Poland, France, or Denmark. If he had his way, he, and the Japanese would have also had America under their rule. Thank God for the Allies; it was definitely a team effort. The British were a huge part of this victory over the war. What a battle, this video is both sad, and a happy one. Sad, that it took so many innocent lives, but Hitler is in his just place. I know he's not in control where he's at now.

Nobody wins in a war, you may feel triumphant but in reality, everyone loses.

indeed it's was the best , I always remember the heroic men's who sacrifice their own souls to make us live in peace 😔💔 prayers to them.

Our grand parents were asked to stand against tyranny. Our parent's asked to invent and improve the lives of future generations We are being asked to stay home to save millions of lives. Tow the line.

It was a humbling experience standing on the very spot of the signing tables when I visited the USS Missouri in 2016.

This was honestly very beautiful

I just visited the Missouri! Unbelievable to have walked a part of history!!

I'm only 20 yrs old, I hope and pray that I never experience anything like this in my lifetime.

Filipino is watching... Both country are part of our history. From Philippines 🇵🇭

This is really the happiest moment of the world. I really wanna cry for this.

Thank you all to protect your country

Mighty Mo stands proudly and in peace. Thanks to the US and its allies for saving the pacific.

Everybody gangsta till the USS Missouri fought a alien ship

Thanks America 🇺🇸 for ending world war 2 much love from New Zealand

Salute to Gen Douglas Mac Arthur, deeply in my heart thank you,,

Japan was blessed with having to surrender to the United States and General MacArthur. Can you imagine if the Soviet Union had invaded Japan, and how the country would've been divided today, (not unlike the situation on the Korean peninsula today)?

GOD BLESS ALL OF THE GREATEST GENERATION AND THEIR FAMILES

Still love to watch!

War makes everyone monsters. Even if your following an order, protecting your country or just simply surviving.

This is a most solemn documentary commemorating such a momentous event in world history. For the Japanese, it had to be humiliating: signing the document of surrender aboard an enemy warship in their own backyard. The Code of Bushido did not allow nor recognize surrender, and infected much of the protocol of their military campaigns, and treatment of POWs. Surprisingly, the occupation of Japan went quite smoothy, with MacArthur as commanding general (not sure of his official title during those years). Great video. Very moving. The current anchorage of the BB 63 is the absolutely perfect place for this great ship.

0:56 Call of Duty World at War ending

Thank you, General Douglas Mc Arthur. I believe you're the best general in the world. You are our American hero. "I shall return" - Douglas Mc Arthur.

I wish this will never happen again, peace be with you all

Always America. The and of freedom and opportunity. I love you so much America.

This a moment in my life. This I never witnessed. My nan and grandads era. So much respect for those who battled for our life and freedom that we live today.

Most definitely the greatest generation, Iron clad resolve and determination, Big balls of steel, may they all rest in pease and never forgotten

There were warnings but Japan didn’t surrender so they paid dearly. Deeply heartbroken for the lives lost and those that died are really heroes. Their sacrifice stop an almost endless war and prevented millions of death on both side. The Japanese was ready to fight to the end. No doubt

Let peace start in us.The horror of war is formidable anf should not be done again

2 nukes were too few...

"Mankind invented the atomic bomb,but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap." Albert Einstein-

I just realized this is on my birthday

God I miss Tom Brokaw at the helm of N.B.C. Tom you were truly great😊

Yes

Fun Fact. The Navy brought their tallest and strongest sailors and marines in the fleet to be on the ship that day. The Japanese had to walk through the crowd surrounded by dudes 6’3 and up.

I visited that ship a few years ago. I was told that the Navy had its tallest/strongest looking Sailors in the front to show intimidation/what the Japanese would have faced in battle.