US Generals Sign Documents At Surrender Proceedings

The transcript describes a solemn signing ceremony where General MacArthur signs for the United Nations, flanked by Generals Wainwright and Percival. The Japanese observers remain silent, and American observers note that the Japanese feel no war guilt.

Who accompanied the speaker during the signing ceremony?

• Lieutenant General Percival

• General Wainwright

• General MacArthur

• American observers

At what time did the signing ceremony take place?

• 8 minutes past 8

• 9 minutes past 8

• 8 minutes past 9

• 9 minutes past 9

Who received the first pen used by General MacArthur during the signing?

• The Japanese observers

• General Wainwright

• American observers

• General Percival

What was the demeanor of the Japanese observers during the ceremony?

• Cheerful and talkative

• Stony faced and silent

• Indifferent and distracted

• Apologetic and remorseful

What did American observers in Tokyo reveal about the Japanese sentiment?

• They felt no sense of war guilt

• They felt a strong sense of war guilt

• They were eager to apologize

• They were planning a counter-attack