In August 1945, 80 years ago, an anonymous sailor kissed an anonymous nurse. It became one of the iconic images of World War II. But should it be?

Japan occupied much of China before and during WWII in a devastating and brutal invasion that, by some estimates, killed 20 ...

Cars and elated people crowded the downtown. Cheers, horns and whistles sounded for hours after news of Japan's surrender on ...

1945: At 6 p.m. Chicago time, President Harry S. Truman gathered reporters in the Oval Office of the White House to announce that Japan’s Emperor Hirohito agreed to surrender. Victory over Japan (or V ...

People across Merseyside and beyond will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day tomorrow, August 15. In May this year, the ...

J Day with Ena Slaughter, as she recalls the emotional day that ended WWII and her unforgettable service with the US Coast Guard SPARS.

VJ Day, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day, falls this year on Friday August 15. The allied victory will be ...

History buffs can take in a new World War II exhibit at History Park in San Jose this Saturday while enjoying the Spirit of ...

World War II ended 80 years ago when Japan surrendered after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here's how ...

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 resulted in Japan's surrender, ending World War II and ushering in the Atomic Age.

When Milwaukee got word of the surrender of Japan during World War II, it flocked to Wisconsin Avenue to celebrate the news.