The Biggest Party: Victory Day Celebrations Around The World In 1945
The Biggest Party: Victory Day Celebrations Around The World In 1945
Historic photos capture the joy that erupted throughout Allied countries after Nazi Germany surrendered in the spring of 1945, ending the horror of World War II in Europe.
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British women dance with U.S. soldiers in London on May 8, the day after Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.
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Young Americans partying in Baltimore, Maryland.
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A spontaneous parade of Parisians marches through the streets of the French capital.
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Crowds gather under a replica of the Statue of Liberty on Times Square. A reporter described the giddy scene: “Here and there, a tipsy civilian – sometimes a serviceman – offered drinks to strangers. The drinks were eagerly accepted, mostly by teenagers.”