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(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

Geographic

Topical

Repository Details

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