Harry Truman actually said...

"We must work to bind up the wounds of a suffering world--to build an abiding peace, a peace rooted in justice and in law."

"This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all over Europe."

"In recognition of the unconditional surrender--unconditional and abject surrender of the Nazi barbarians, please accept the fervent congratulations and appreciation of myself, and of the American peop..."

"For this victory, we join in offering our thanks to the Providence which has guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity."