The Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS) is a document issued by the United States in 1945 to declare its intention to never surrender to any foreign power or accept any terms of surrender. This document was issued in the aftermath of World War II and was a response to the Japanese surrender to the Allied forces. The Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS) states that the US will never accept any terms of surrender, and will never surrender to any foreign power. It is an important document in US history as it reflects the nation's commitment to never give in to foreign aggression or to accept any terms of surrender. There are two types of Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS): the Joint Resolution of the United States Congress and the Declaration of the United States Government. The Joint Resolution of the United States Congress reaffirms the commitment of the United States to never accept any terms of surrender and to never surrender to any foreign power. The Declaration of the United States Government is a statement issued by the President of the United States in 1945, which outlines the United States' commitment to the principles of the Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS).