Today in History.

Byline: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt offered the advice ''Speak softly and carry a big stick'' in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.

Today is Monday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2013. There are 120 days left in the year. This is Labor Day.

Today's Highlight in History:

On September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.

On this date:

In 1666, the Great Fire of London broke out.

In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman's forces occupied Atlanta.

In 1963, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace prevented the integration of Tuskegee High School by encircling the building with state troopers. ''The CBS Evening News'' with Walter Cronkite was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly newscast.

Ten years ago: A court in Jakarta, Indonesia, sentenced Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir to four years in prison for sedition (his conviction was later overturned after he'd spent more than two years behind bars.)

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