On the recordMay 31, 1945
The heroism of our own troops in Europe was matched by that of the armed forces of the nations that fought by our side.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe heroism of our own troops in Europe was matched by that of the armed forces of the nations that fought by our side.
Special Message to the Congress on Winning the War With Japan.
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