Peace Proclaimed! Today in 1945, millions of Americans flooded the streets when they learned of Japan’s surrender. On Sept. 2, Japan formally surrendered aboard the U.S. Navy's USS Missouri, ending the War in the Pacific. | U.S. Marine Corps

Marines protect personnel, classified material and U.S. property around the world, and combat evaluations ensure Marines are trained and ready to reinforce American embassies if necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Yost) | U.S. Marine Corps

14K views · 1.2K reactions | The Medal of Honor was authorized for the Army on July 12, 1862. Throughout the day, you can find the extraordinary stories of valor and bravery from these American heroes in Facebook Stories or at ➡️ https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor We start the story here with the Medal of Honor, itself. | U.S. Army | Facebook