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23 August 1945 issue of ''The New York Times'' with front page photo of Presidents Truman and DeGaulle. Headline announces historic event, ''U.S.S. Missouri to Be Scene of Surrender Ceremony in Tokyo Bay on Aug. 31'', while General MacArthur prepares to occupy Japan. There is also a story that, according to Japanese figures, the death toll from the atomic bombings is 190,000 plus. 38pp. newspaper section measures 16.5'' x 22.5''. Chipping to bound edge and toning; very good.
23 August 1945 ''New York Times'' -- Japanese Surrender Ceremony Planned
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