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Announcing Victory in Europe

"President Harry S. Truman seated at a desk, before a microphone, announcing the end of World War II in Europe."  05/08/1945 (detail)
On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced "Victory-in-Europe" day, following the surrender of Germany on May 7. Coincidentally, May 8 was also Truman’s 61st birthday.
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Today’s Document from the National Archives

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