Allied Victory in Europe Ends Six Year War
After six years of brutal fighting, Germany capitulated unconditionally to the Allies. In a multi-nation ceremony led by Roosevelt Truman Stalin and Churchill, surrender occurred at Eisenhower’s headquarters in Reims with General Jodl’s capitulation and was later ratified in Berlin. Massive German troop surrenders followed across Europe as Allied powers plan occupation and postwar order.
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Proclamation cites Truman call to prayer after unconditional surrender
The text presents President Truman proclaiming May 13 1945 a day of prayer to honor those who sacrificed for victory in Europe. It references allied advances toward Berlin and the collapse of Nazi resistance, with Russians advancing from the Oder to Silesia and concerns about reprisals east of the Elbe.
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Germany
West
Harry
United States of America
Harry 8. Truman
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Berlin
1St
Rhine
Reich
Holland
North Sea
9Th Army
George Patton
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Oder River
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Silesia
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Elbe
Russia
Official word on V E Day confirmation and false reports
President Truman recalled the real V E Day as citizens confirmed the news before celebrations. He noted previous false Saturday reports of April 28 and a White House denial. Truman said he was in contact with General Eisenhower and there was no foundation for the peace report.
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Allied victory path through World War II events
Timeline traces key Allied victories from the 1939 German invasion of Poland through to Soviet and Allied advances in 1945. Highlights include Dunkirk, Stalingrad, D Day, the Rhine crossing, Elbe meeting the Russians, and the collapse of German resistance as Allied forces advance into central Europe.
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Poland
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Europe
England
France
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Rhine
Elbe
Berlin
Austria
Germany
Japs Face Allied Power
The article outlines postwar plans to shift 5,000,000 U S and Allied troops from Europe to the Pacific to defeat Japan. It notes divisions regrouping, possible routes via the United States or Panama Canal, and expected arrival timelines of five months for direct Pacific sailings. It also mentions Japan’s 6,000,000 troops, plus potential mobilization of another million and 2,000,000 reserves.
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Japan
Pacific
United States
Panama Canal
Rochester mother chosen American Mother of 1945
Mrs. Harper Sibley of Rochester New York mother of six now serving as consultant at the San Francisco conference has been selected as the American Mother of 1945.
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Harper Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
San Francisco
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