![]() ![]() ![]() Nor is it for us here to meet, representing as we do a majority of the people of the earth, in a spirit of distrust, malice or hatred. ![]() ![]() The issues involving divergent ideals and ideologies, have been determined on the battlefields of the world and hence are not for our discussion or debate. General Douglas MacArthur’s speech summarised the sentiment perfectly, he said “ We are gathered here, representatives of the major warring powers-to conclude a solemn agreement whereby peace may be restored. This old newsreel footage captures the moment and is the only footage on the net taken from the angle which shows Cdr Cartwright standing with the British delegation at their ceremony (please excuse the poor sound quality). The ceremony aboard the deck of the USS Missouri lasted 23 minutes and was broadcast throughout the world. Cartwright is on the far left.Ĭdr Cartwright was the senior South African officer on the staff of the American Admiral Chester Nimitz, the Allied commander-in-chief in the Pacific Ocean. He’s standing in the row of four naval officers left and right of General Douglas MacArthur (behind the microphone), Cdr A.P. Cartwright is seen here, overseeing the signature of Admiral Sir Bruce Fra ser on behalf of the United Kingdom on the Instrument of Surrender. Cartwright, South African Naval Forces.Ĭdr A.P. The ceremony took place on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay in 1945, and the South Africans where right there too, represented by Cdr A.P. The 2nd of September is a significant day in the history of the world, it’s the day Japan formally surrendered to finally end World War 2. Little do they know that South Africa had official representation at the surrender – and for a very good reason. To many South Africans ‘VJ’ day – Victory over Japan celebrations – the official end of the 2nd World War is seen as American, Australian and British endeavour and not really a South African one – but they could not be more wrong. ![]()
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