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Germany surrenders at last marks war's turning point
The nation explodes with relief as Germany capitulates unconditionally, ending five years of brutal conflict. Edward Kennedy reports that the surrender occurred at 2:41 a.m. French time, at Eisenhower's headquarters, with signatories from Germany, the Allied command, Russia, and France. The piece honors fallen American soldiers and cautions continued resolve as Japan still fights on.
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