This is a news article from The Charlotte Observer in North Carolina, published Wednesday, August 15, 1945. This article just marks the end of World War 2, "History's most destructive war is over except for formalities." and that the Japanese surrendered unconditionally, all that is left to do is set arrangements for a signing of a formal surrender, then "V-J day will be proclaimed." Also, that we will send people down to Japan to establish a new government, and President Truman plans on returning 5,000,000 to 5,500,000 soldiers back home within 12 or 18 months, and that peace is finally restored.