1945年8月14日。アメリカのトルーマン大統領によるステートメント。
Statement of United States President Harry S. Truman:
On announcing the Japanese acceptance of the Allied Surrender Terms
[Released on August 14, 1945]
（ステートメントの内容）
I have received this afternoon a message from the Japanese Government in reply to the message forwarded to that Government by the Secretary of State on August 11.
I deem this reply a full acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration which specifies the unconditional surrender of Japan. In the reply there is no qualification.
Arrangements are now being made for the formal signing of surrender terms at the earliest possible moment.
General Douglas MacArthur has been appointed the Supreme Allied Commander to receive the Japanese surrender. Great Britain, Russia, and China will be represented by high ranking officers.
Meantime, the Allied Armed Forces have been ordered to suspend offensive action.
The proclamation of V-J Day must wait upon the formal signing of the surrender terms by Japan.
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