August 14, 1941
Historic diplomatic agreement signed by Roosevelt and Churchill aboard USS Augusta, establishing eight fundamental principles for post-war international order and laying groundwork for the United Nations.
November 22, 1943
A crucial World War II summit held in Cairo, Egypt, where Allied leaders Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-shek met to plan Pacific war strategy and post-war Asian territorial arrangements.
August 14, 1945
General Douglas MacArthur was appointed as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, marking a pivotal moment in post-war Japan's reconstruction and establishing unprecedented authority over Japan's transformation.
September 2, 1945
On September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered to Allied Powers aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially ending World War II. The 23-minute ceremony was presided over by General Douglas MacArthur and included representatives from major Allied nations.
