VE and VJ day 50th anniversary events

Title

VE and VJ day 50th anniversary events

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 May 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:04:59

Description

Interview with spokesman for the Royal British Legion Jeremy Lillis on the organisation of the recent 50th anniversary VE day celebrations and the upcoming VJ day commemorative events, both of which he is working on. Lillis describes the British role in Japan and the nature of planned events. He responds to questioning regarding an apology from Japan for the treatment of British Prisoners of War. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jeremy Lillis

Keywords

Anniversary celebrations; International relations; Second World War (1939-1945); Japan; Prisoners of War; VE day; VJ Day; Commemorative events; Anniversaries; Veterans (Armed Forces)

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