[Serviceman and civilians celebrating Japan's surrender]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_026Parts1991-07-17-A_image_026_011991-07-17-A_image_026_02SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 1, Folder 3CreatorUnited States. ArmyDescriptionPhotograph of a U.S. Army serviceman and a crowd of civilians celebrating Japan's surrender, Chongqing, China, circa 1945. The servicemen is holding up the Republic of China flag.

Typed on verso: "Chungking residents fill the streets of the wartime capital of China to express their pleasure on hearing the news of the Japanese surrender offer. This United States Army captain is greeted with shouts of joy from the crowd as he holds a small flag of China above his head. Traffic was brought to a complete standstill by the throng. (USAAF Photo)."

Stamped on verso: "Passed for Publication. U.S. Army Press Censor. Emanuel Goldberg, [blank] Date. 61302. China Theater. U.S. Army Air Forces Photo."Creation Datecirca 1945SubjectUnited States. ArmyWorld War, 1939-1945SoldiersPlaceChongqing (China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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