[Matchett-PI]

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Here’s a VERY SPECIAL 3 1/2 minute video to watch while waiting: http://vimeo.com/5645171

VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945

“65 Years Ago my Dad shot this film along Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki capturing spontaneous celebrations that broke out upon first hearing news of the Japanese surrender. Kodachrome 16mm film..” [in original color]

[ElectionInspector]

VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945

.... very cool footage, what a day to celebrate after the bloody battles in the Pacific!

[kaila]

Thanks for posting the video. I am from Hawaii, and it was really interesting to see the old Hawaii.

[proud American in Canada]

bttt for later viewing

[Jedidah]

Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing that link.

[MarineBrat]

That was beautiful! Thanks for the link. I sent it to my family. My dad was stationed in Hawaii and we all lived there from 58-61. It has some special memories for us. (Yes, I actually was born at Tripler - & have the paperwork to prove it!) :)

[CDB]

...Here’s a VERY SPECIAL 3 1/2 minute video to watch while waiting: http://vimeo.com/5645171...

Thanks very much Matchett-PI! Happy Memorial Day to all!

[ichabod1]

Very nice. Made me wanna cry, seein’em all so young.

[VirginiaMom]

SPECTACULAR video! Thank you so much for posting that....just wonderful.

VirginiaMom

[WVNan]

Fantastic, Matchett. That surely does bring back a lot of memories. God bless those men and women who were the greatest generation.

[nina0113]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[ConservChristian]

Here’s a VERY SPECIAL 3 1/2 minute video to watch while waiting: http://vimeo.com/5645171

What a great piece of history! Thanks!

[MissNomer]

For later