Every aspect of the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri was carefully choreographed, with one eye on the past and another on the future.
The USS Benevolence was one of three hospital ships in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. The ship served as a haven and first stop in rehabilitation for thousands of Allied POWs.
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
Severely damaged by Japanese torpedoes at Pearl Harbor, USS West Virginia returned to service in October 1944. When the Japanese surrendered on September 2, 1945, she was in Tokyo Bay, a symbol of the resilience of the United States Navy.
On V-J Day, MacArthur invited two unexpected guests to witness the signing.
Honoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
Travel back in time as jazz crooner Caesar sings the music of Nat King Cole and other jazz standards.
Travel back in time as jazz crooner Caesar sings the music of Nat King Cole and other jazz standards.