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Original - Emperor Hirohito's Imperial Rescript announcing Japan's capitulation. The red stamp is the Emperor's official stamp.
Reason
Excellent print of the document signed (stamped) and later read by Emperor Hirohito which announced Japan's capitulation, effectively ending World War II.
Articles this image appears in
Surrender of Japan
Creator
Imperial Household Agency
If you're on the english wikipedia, I don't think many people would be attempting to confortably read this. Just my opinion. SpencerT♦C 00:02, 26 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No consensus MER-C 10:16, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]