Tag Archives: Japan

75 Years Ago: VJ (Victory over Japan) Day in New Hampshire

Posted on 2 September, 2020 by Janice Brown

Japan surrendered to the Allies on 15 August 1945, but the formal signing of the “Japanese Instrument of Surrender” was on 2 September 1945 onboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This action officially ended World War II. My … Continue reading →

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Ie Shima, Ernie Pyle, and a "Betty Bomber"

Posted on 28 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

Ie Shima (Island), Ernie Pyle, and a “Betty Bomber” have more in common that you might think.

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New Hampshire’s Fighter Pilot Ace and Institute President, Brigadier General Harrison Reed "Harry" Thyng (1918-1983)

Posted on 27 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

Harry Thyng was born in Laconia New Hampshire in 1918, and grew up in Barnstead, and attended Pittsfield High School … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth New Hampshire’s Peace Conferences

Posted on 18 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

On December 10, 2006, the Theodore Roosevelt Nobel Peace Prize Luncheon will be held at Wentworth  By the Sea Hotel … Continue reading →

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1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty Photograph

Posted on 14 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

“Portsmouth Peace Treaty,” was signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on September 5, 1905.  See upcoming article.

PHOTOGRAPH: Left to … Continue reading →

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