(Untitled), 07 May 1945
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/17
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he has decided to postpone his broadcast [announcing the surrender of Germany] until the next day; and informing him that a statement has been issued to the press indicating the time of the announcement and that 8 May will be regarded as VE Day. Crossed through.
Dates
- Creation: 07 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access
From the File:
Open.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Crown
Extent
1 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Former / Other Reference
T 814/5
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Contact:
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Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 336087
archives@chu.cam.ac.uk