Peace Proclaimed! Today in 1945, millions of Americans flooded the streets when they learned of Japan’s surrender. On Sept. 2, Japan formally surrendered aboard the U.S. Navy's USS Missouri, ending the War in the Pacific. | U.S. Marine Corps

As Crown Princess Martha and the children began their journey to America, Norwegian sailors really did begin singing the national anthem as they discovered the royals making their departure, as seen in episode 2 of Atlantic Crossing. | MASTERPIECE | PBS

The threat is closer than anyone thinks. Don't miss this Sunday's all-new episode of Atlantic Crossing. | MASTERPIECE | PBS