On this date in 1945.....

[Pat Carry]

The sounds of war in Europe were over. No more rumbling of radials or the booming of cannon. The only noise to be heard was wild celebrations for VE Day.

Last edited by Pat Carry on Wed May 08, 2013 11:44 am, edited 1 time in total.

[Mark Allen M]

Interesting and sad story here concerning our neighbors up north around the time of VE Day ...

http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/s,freddie.html

[The Inspector]

Sort of Deja Vu for Lt. Col. A. Holland @ Fairchild AFB in 1994

[Jeremy S]

Here are a few from my archive of radio broadcasts.

MBS, May 8th 1945, Gabriel Heatter: http://radiorestorer.com/5-8-45MBSGabriel%20Heatter.mp3

NBC - President Truman Proclaims Victory: http://radiorestorer.com/5-8-45-truman.mp3

Can many people on these forums remember this day? Would be interesting to hear your stories.

[wendovertom]

Thanks for that post!

Tom P.