Group Talk A USS Missouri docent shows Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and his wife Leah the surrender site aboard the ship. On Sept. 2, 1945, Japanese officials signed the surrender document at that spot, ending World War II. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.27 MB) Photo By: DOD photo by Jim Garamone VIRIN: 200902-D-FN314-001M.JPG Photo Gallery