Map and timeline of newspaper matches for V-E Day, 1945
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V-E Day, 1945

Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945, when the German surrender took effect. Newspaper pages from 1945 on a map and timeline.

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23,766,177 pages from 4,691 newspapers, 1736–1963.

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3721 matching newspaper pages in total. Washington, DC has the most hits (919 pages). Showing up to 10 earliest results from this city.

  1. Evening Star — 1945-01-02, page 5

    … Page.) WPB to draft a new plan for the relaxation of industrial controls after V-E day. since war production may not drop sufficiently to permit the wholesale revocations …

  2. The Washington Daily News — 1945-01-03, page 22

    … Byrnes that Congress prepare at once certain tax law changes to take effect on VE-Day. Mr. Byrnes’ suggestions would (1), allow speedier tax de preciation of industrial …

  3. Evening Star — 1945-01-06, page 1

    … civilian pop ulation for nurses,” Mr. Roosevelt said. Universal Training Urged; V-E Day in 745 Is Declared 'Possible7 Message Warns Against Nazi-Inspired Rumors Desig …

  4. Evening Star — 1945-01-07, page 19

    … The Richmond yard is Kaiser owned. “Yes, son, I bought while you fought." Hasten ‘V-E’ day with ono extra War Bond. ADVERTISEMENT. Under the Crowns at Monte Carlo At Monte …

  5. Evening Star — 1945-01-10, page 4

    … arrangements have not been completed. “Yes, son, I bought while you fought.” Hasten *V-E’ day with one extra War Bond. f /sheet music 1/ MUSIC BOOKS ityrTs r trouserTI 1 To …

  6. Evening Star — 1945-01-10, page 5

    … A few survivors were picked up. “Yes. son, I bought while yon fought." Hasten 'V-E' day with one extra War Bond. 6,000 U. S. Civilians Remain in Philippines B» the Associated …

  7. Evening Star — 1945-01-11, page 11

    … will be held at the Willard Hotel. “Yes. son, I bought while you fought.” Hasten ‘V-E’ day with one extra War Bond. “all odors disappeared for nurseries... miraculously” …

  8. Evening Star — 1945-01-11, page 16

    … citizens' or ganizations. He also urged mem bers of the association to conduct a V-E day observance in their com munity. The meeting was held in the Kimball School, Minnesota …

  9. Evening Star — 1945-01-12, page 5

    … Marshal Kes selring's death. That broadcast gave no details. One way to speed ‘V-E’ day—buy more War Bonds. _ BORAK OIL CO. FUEL OIL Efficient Service for 15 Tears. Prompt …

  10. Evening Star — 1945-01-12, page 21

    … there is something j’ou can do." “Yes, son, I bought while you fought.” Hasten ‘V-E’ day with one extra War Bond. Long-Lost Watch Found, But Not Its Owner Bjr the Aenoclsted …

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