Politics & Government

Signing of the Potsdam Declaration

The Potsdam Declaration was signed by the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, outlining the terms for Japan's surrender in World War II. It emphasized the unconditional surrender of Japan and highlighted potential consequences should the nation refuse to comply. The declaration aimed to establish post-war order and security in East Asia, taking place at the Potsdam Conference held in Potsdam, Germany, where Allied leaders gathered to plan the final stages of the war.

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