Harry Truman actually said...

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 people, for the heroic achievements of your Allied Army, Navy, and Air Forces.

Context

The President's News Conference on V-E Day

05/07/1945

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