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War Ends In Europe - Germany Surrenders

Public Domain Stock Footage War Ends In Europe - Germany Surrenders

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keywords: wwii, home front, european theater, germany surrenders, victory europe day, v-e day, elbe river, giant swastika

Synopsis: Times Square in New York erupts in celebration as President Harry S. Truman announces the surrender of Germany, U.S. Troops meet Russian Troops at the Elbe River, giant Swastika on top of the Nuremberg Stadium is destroyed in a massive explosion becoming one of the symbolic and iconic moments of WWII Europe...(read more)

  • Date: 1945
  • Duration: 00:03:50
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: Germany

War Ends In Europe - Germany Surrenders

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War Ends In Europe - Germany Surrenders

Throngs of people celebrate (hails) the end of World War II (WWII) in Europe. Scenes of Times Square in New York City as America joins in the celebration of VE Day (victory in Europe). Shows man waving from Times Square street sign pole. People in church gives thanks to God for victory.

President Truman announces the surrender of Germany. U.S. and Russian troops (Soviet Forces) meet at the River Elbe. Shows American General E.R. Reinhardt and Russian General Zhukov. In Italy, German representative signs surrender documents giving up all German troops in Italy.

LS, Main Grandstands in the Luitpold Arena (Luitpoldarena) of the Nazi Party rally grounds in Nuremberg, Germany. The Main Grandstands is commonly referred to as the "Nuremberg Stadium". CU of German Swastika on top of the Main Grandstands. An American flag is raised to cover the German Swastika on top of the Main Grandstands. Shows explosion as the Nazi Party Swastika emblem on top of the "Nuremberg Stadium" is destroyed.