V-J Day Commemoration

Join The National WWII Museum to mark the 81st anniversary of the Japanese surrender and the official end of World War II. 

September 02, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
+ Add to calendar 2026-09-02 5:00:00 PM 2026-09-02 7:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City Louisiana Memorial Pavilion 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 V-J Day Commemoration Join The National WWII Museum to mark the 81st anniversary of the Japanese surrender and the official end of World War II. 
Location: Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Reception: 5:00 p.m. CT | Event: 6:00 p.m. CT
This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.

 

Join The National WWII Museum to commemorate the 81st anniversary of V-J Day and the official end of World War II. Hear from Curator Ross Patterson as he discusses artifacts in the Museum's collection related to the Japanese surrender and the end of the war in the Pacific, including flags from the IJN Nagato and the USS Somersworth

The commemoration will also include a compelling conversation with WWII veteran Lee Broussard, an eyewitness to the surrender on the USS Missouri, as he reflects on the war’s end and its enduring impact. 

A reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. will precede the event and include light hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. Guests can also explore a Hands on History station featuring artifacts from the Museum's collection related to the war in the Pacific.

For more information, contact veteranprograms@nationalww2museum.org.