Photos: V-E Day in Boston 70 years ago
World War II officially ended in Europe 70 years ago, when Adolf Hitler’s successor Karl Dönitz authorized Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender to the Allies on May 7, 1945. The documents of the surrender were effective the next day. May 8, 1945 was celebrated as “Victory in Europe Day’’ or “V-E Day’’ in the United States.
The Pacific campaign would end three months later, which marked the end of the deadliest war in human history. It claimed at least 50 million lives worldwide.
Germany’s surrender prompted raucous celebrations, especially in the United Kingdom and United States. Black and white photographs of those joyous reactions in the streets of London and New York City are among the most iconic in history.
Boston was no different. People celebrated in the streets, and ticker tape floated through the air.
V-E Day Celebrations in Boston
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