May 8, 1945: Victory in Europe

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Andy Lanset
NYPR Archives & Preservation | May 8, 2015

Listen to some of the voices heard over WNYC 70 years ago today when Nazi Germany surrendered:

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

King George VI

 President Harry S. Truman

 General Dwight D. Eisenhower

 A Live Feed from U.S. Army Headquarters

 

Piccadilly Square pictured as supporters celebrate VE Day, May 08, 1945. Photo taken by Sgt. James A. Spence, during his service in World War II.
(Sgt. James A. Spence/Kevjonesin/Wikipedia)

 

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