Joliet Remembers
The 1940s
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Joliet Remembers
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May 8, 1945
Victory in Europe (V-E) Day
Below is an image of the front page of the Joliet Herald-News published on May 8, 1945
To see a larger image of President Truman's proclamation, please click here.
While there was much rejoicing, most people knew all too well that the war was not over, and would not be, until Japan surrendered.
To see images of two ads that helped remind Jolietans that the war was not over, please click here.
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Joliet Remembers the 1940s was written and produced by Leslie Eggman, Roger Gambrel, and Jack Tegel.