Question

use the quote below to answer question 15
\for some of you, i am sorry to say military service must continue for a time. we must keep an occupation force in japan, just as we are cleaning out the militarism of germany. the united nations are determined that never again shall either of those countries be able to attack its peaceful neighbors.\
president harry s truman \total victory\ speech

1. this speech was most likely given soon after

a. v-e day. b. v-j day.
c. the yalta conference. d. the teheran conference.

Explanation:

• V - E Day (Victory in Europe Day) marked the end of World War II in Europe. But the quote mentions Japan, so it's not just about the end in Europe.
• The Yalta Conference was mainly about post - war arrangements in Europe before the end of the war in Europe.
• The Teheran Conference was focused on Allied strategy during the war.
• V - J Day (Victory over Japan Day) was the end of World War II when Japan surrendered. After Japan's surrender, there was a need for an occupation force in Japan as mentioned in the quote.

Answer:

B. V - J Day.