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Unknown [Arrival of Japanese peace party at IE Shima]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09546.04 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: IE Shima Type: Print Date: 20 August 1945 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

On front of print: "Shadow of C-54 falls upon Son of the (setting) Sun on arrival at IE SHIMA, 20 August 1945, enroute to Manila."

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