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On the recordMay 7, 1945
I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the way of peace.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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The President's News Conference on V-E Day

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