Name: VJ Day - Victory Over Japan Day
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Madison Area Technical College

Relive WWII’s final days—from Pearl Harbor to VJ Day—and the courage, tragedy, and triumph that shaped the war’s dramatic end.
About this Event

Travel back to the dramatic final days of World War II and relive the events that led to the celebration of VJ Day. In this presentation, you’ll revisit the attack on Pearl Harbor, the capture of U.S. POW No. 1 Kazuo Sakamaki, and the heroic story of the Janesville 99—a Wisconsin tank company that fought bravely in Bataan and endured the infamous Death March. You’ll also explore the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that brought the war to an end, and the jubilation that swept the world on VJ Day, capped by the iconic sailor-and-nurse kiss in Times Square. Experience the tension, sacrifice, and ultimate relief that marked the close of WWII in this powerful presentation.

Location: Madison College, Truax - Room D1630
Parking: There is limited parking in the lot on Anderson Street. You are allowed to park in any student parking in the main parking lot on Wright Street.