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Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day Commemoration - Wichita Veterans Memorial Park
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Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day Commemoration

September 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day,” the term is used to refer to September 2, 1945. On that date, the Empire of Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay.  (SOURCE: History.com, V-J Day.)

WVMP will hold a brief ceremony at the Park’s World War Two Memorial including:

  • Wreath laying at the WW2 Memorial by the Flag Pavilion
  • Chaplain
  • Playing “Taps” on the trumpet

 

 

Details

Date:
September 2, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 10:30 am