Jubilant American soldier hugs motherly English woman and victory smiles light the faces of happy service men and civilians at Piccadilly Circus, London, celebrating Germany's unconditional surrender.  England, May 7, 1945.  Pfc. Melvin Weiss. (Army)
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-205398
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1354

The War is Over!

Standing in the grassy sod bordering row upon row of white crosses in an American cemetery, two dungaree-clad Coast Guardsmen pay silent homage to the memory of a fellow Coast Guardsman who lost his life in action in the Ryukyu Islands.  Ca. 1945. Benrud. (Coast Guard)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  026-G-4739
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1352

Freedom is Not Free

New York City celebrating the surrender of Japan.  They threw anything and kissed anybody in Times Square.  August 14, 1945. Lt. Victor Jorgensen. (Navy)
NARA FILE #:  080-G-377094
WAR &amp; CONFLICT #:  1358