San Francisco Peace Conference Reel 20 · Part 2

Description

This unedited footage shows a variety of speeches and scenes related to the creation and signing of the Treaty of San Francisco, also known as the Treaty of Peace with Japan. The treaty was officially signed by 49 nations on September 8, 1951 and re-established peaceful relations between Japan and the Allied Powers on behalf of the United Nations to officially end hostilities and to seek redress for actions up to and including World War II.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities