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VE Day

United States of America · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1945Date range
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Chronological records

1945

Dwight David Eisenhower2 May 1945

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Planned & commanded the capture of Germany until VE-Day

Dwight David Eisenhower8 May 1945

Warfare / World War, 2nd

The day that marks victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II, the defining events were the Germans unconditional surrender Eisenhower at Rheims, France, and to the Soviets in Berlin on May 7, President Truman announces victory at 9 AM

Harry S Truman8 May 1945

Washington · Warfare / World War, 2nd

The day that marks victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II, the defining events were the Germans unconditional surrender Eisenhower at Rheims, France, and to the Soviets in Berlin on May 7, President Truman announces victory at 9 AM. Makes the announcement of Allied victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 PM

Names involved

Dwight David EisenhowerHarry S Truman

Provenance

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