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V E Day in London A Soldier’s Letter of Celebration
A correspondent stationed in London describes V E Day celebrations. He notes Germany’s surrender, Churchill’s nonappearance, crowds in Parliament Square, and a viewing of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. The letter recounts parade crowds, fireworks, and the festive atmosphere across central London.
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Ontario House
London
Germany
Fldkshot
Fleet Street
Samuel
Ben Johnson
Wellington Barracks
Elizabeth
Grenadier
Twen
Parliament Square
Churchill
Joe Stalin
Ted Kipplewhite
Alex. McKee
Parlament Square
Winnie
Buckingham Palace
St James Fark
Trafalgar Square
Globe Theatre
Leiccester
Picadilly Circus
Picadilly
Leicester Square