The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

V-E Day in Chicago-- Part 8: Lots of Happy Folks

The Tribune photo at the top of the Chicago Flashback page shows a large crowd of smiling and laughing celebrants showing their reaction to the end of the war  Of interest, most of them were wearing suits and hats.

Many are holding extra editions of papers.

EXTRA:  Germany Surrenders

Nazis Surrender

Allies Make It Official: V-E.

V-E

Cause for Celebration!!  --GreGen

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