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Harry Truman: This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the…

On the recordMay 7, 1945
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.
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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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