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Royal Netherlands Navy Admiral Conrad E.L. Helfrich Signs the Instrument of Surrender

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View of the surrender ceremonies, looking forward from USS Missouri’s superstructure, as Royal Netherlands Navy Admiral Conrad E.L. Helfrich (October 11, 1886 – September 20, 1962) signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of The Netherlands. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is standing beside him.
Image Filename wwii1958.jpg
Image Size 2.50 MB
Image Dimensions 5083 x 4020
Photographer
Photographer Title United States Army Signal Corps
Caption Author Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald
Date Photographed September 2, 1945
Location
City Tokyo
State or Province Tokyo
Country Japan
Archive Naval History and Heritage Command
Record Number USA C-1189
Status Caption ©2026 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission; Image in the Public Domain

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