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VE Day

"Learn about VE Day, victory announced after WWII in Europe. Churchill's speech, celebrations across UK cities, towns. Remembering importance of defeating Japan. Historic moments with broadcasts, lights at Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral V sign."

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VE Day

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  1. VE Day VE Day stands for victory in Europe day. 8TH of May 1945 - End of the war in Europe Officially announced on the 7th of May 02.41.am German General Jodl signed the unconditional surrender document At 19.40pm, Churchill formally announced victory for Europe Millions of people celebrated in the streets of cities, towns and villages of the UK

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  3. VE Day At 3pm Churchill reminded the nation that Japan had to be defeated Later at 9.00pm George IV broadcast to the nation Buckingham palace was lit up by floodlights for the first time in 6 years Two large searchlights made a giant V across St Pauls Cathedral Bonfires and fireworks lit up the towns and cities

  4. Ve Day

  5. VE Day VE Day stands for victory in Europe day. 8TH of May 1945 - End of the war in Europe Officially announced on the 7th of May 02.41.am German General Jodl signed the unconditional surrender document At 19.40pm, Churchill formally announced victory for Europe Millions of people celebrated in the streets of cities, towns and villages of the UK

  6. VE Day

  7. VE Day At 3pm Churchill reminded the nation that Japan had to be defeated Later at 9.00pm George IV broadcast to the nation Buckingham palace was lit up by floodlights for the first time in 6 years Two large searchlights made a giant V across St Pauls Cathedral Bonfires and fireworks lit up the towns and cities

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