Abbie Rowe

Unidentified persons milling around in White House on the date of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

Cameramen and sound technicians at the White House on the date of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II. All are unidentified.

The Duke of Windsor (left) and British diplomat Sir John Balfour arriving at the White House on the date of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

The Duke of Windsor (left) and British diplomat Sir John Balfour outside the White House on the occasion of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

A reporter interviewing an unidentified man outside the White House after finding out that Japan had just announced its surrender, thus ending World War II.

Senator Elbert Thomas (right, bow tie) and Congressman Andrew J. May (center) stand outside the White House with a group of unidentified reporters on the occasion of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and two unidentified men outside the White House on the occasion of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

A reporter and two unidentified men outside the White House on the occasion of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.

Secretary of State James Byrnes leaves the White House after a Cabinet meeting.

Senator Alben Barkley (right) and an unidentified man are leaving the White House after Japan announced that it would surrender, thus ending World War II.