Chronology of World War II

August 1945

Tuesday, August 21st


United States, Home Front

All outstanding Lease-Lend contracts are cancelled by President Truman. Because Britain had been receiving many foodstuffs through this program, rationing in Britain will get worse than in wartime.

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Images from August 21, 1945

A 2-inch Mortar Team


A 2-inch Mortar Team

A TBM Crash Lands on a Carrier


A TBM Crash Lands on a Carrier

A TBM Crashes into the Island


A TBM Crashes into the Island

Japanese Surrender Delegation in China


Japanese Surrender Delegation in China

[August 20th - August 22nd]