Harry S. Truman announces the end of the Second World War (8 May 1945)

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In a radio broadcast on 8 May 1945, the US President, Harry S. Truman, announces to the American people the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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Source: President Harry S. Truman seated at a desk, smiling at an assistant, at the time of his announcement of the end of World War II in Europe. 08-05-1945. Kept in: Harry S. Truman Library. ARC Id. 199 077.

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Harry S. Truman announces the end of the Second World War (8 May 1945)