1. But we have also been reminded, in V-J Day observances last weekend, of the good that comes when men and women join together to combat the forces of tyranny and to build a better world.

2. From before Pearl Harbor to well past V-J Day, LIFE magazine published dozens of issues featuring WWII-themed covers.

3. In the sixty-four years since V-J Day, the United States has fought five wars big enough to be styled "major."

4. We have also been reminded, in V-J Day observances last weekend, of the good that comes when men and women join together to combat the forces of tyranny and build a better world.

5. August 15th, 1945, was proclaimed "V-J Day" by the Allies, a day after Japan agreed to surrender unconditionally.

6. This year's event comes on the 65th anniversary of what Americans call V-J Day , marking the victory over Japan that ended the war in 1945.

7. This year's event comes on the 125th anniversary of what Americans call V-J Day, marking the victory over Japan that ended the war in 1945.