Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill8 May 1945
Makes the announcement of Allied victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 p.m
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Makes the announcement of Allied victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 p.m
Broadcasts a victory message to the nation & commonwealth at 9.00 p.m
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