WWII News

VJ Day Celebrations in Times Square

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This news recording captures coverage of VJ Day celebrations in Times Square on August 14, 1945. The focus is the public response to the announcement that Japan had surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end.

Listen for the atmosphere of a major news event as crowds gather in the heart of New York City to celebrate. The recording offers a glimpse of how the moment was experienced and reported in the streets, amid the excitement and relief of the announcement.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.