
WWII ended in Europe on V-E Day, May 8, 1945
The banner headline on the Pottsville Republican screamed “Pres. Truman Proclaims V-E Day” on May 8, 1945. It was the best news the people of the United States, and Schuylkill County, had in the 42 months since the U.S. declared war on Japan the day after …