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Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) [Mimeographed victory message]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05622.01 Author/Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 7 May 1945 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Mimeograph message to Combined and British Chiefs of Staff marked urgent, "The mission of the Allied forces was fulfilled at 0241, local time, May 7th, 1945." On stationary from SHAEF Forward Staff Message Control.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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