May 7, 1945: News of Germany's surrender hits home
Europe,France,Freedom,News,St. Louis,General News
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AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
On May 7, 1945, German forces surrendered to the Allies on the battlefield in France, setting of a celebration in St. Louis. The following day, President Harry S Truman made the official announcement on the radio, saying "the flags of freedom fly all over Europe." Here is a look at how the Post-Dispatch covered the news in a special Extra edition.
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