Category: World War 2

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May 1, 1945 – From A Bunker Somewhere In Berlin – Adolf Hitler Death Reported By German Radio

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Children and adults migrating during wartime, carrying belongings, in a black and white historic photo emphasizing news, history, and social change.

April 13, 1940 – An Uneasy Smoke Settles Over Norway – Denmark Is A Foregone Conclusion. The Flood Of Refugees.

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Soldiers wearing helmets and military gear during a wartime operation in a boat.

March 25, 1945 – The Rhine Crossings Continue – The Race To Berlin – The Allied Push East

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March 20, 1939 – Voices Of Spring – Diplomacy In Overtime – The League Of Germanism

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt with military officials during a historic event, highlighting wartime leadership, history, and news coverage from the Past Daily archive.

Prime Minister Paul Reynaud Address From Paris – March 1940 – Past Daily Reference Room

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1917 French Communist Party Congress historical speech photo, vintage political event, revolutionary gathering with prominent leaders and communist symbols.

March 17, 1947 – Tight Lips And Empty Pockets – East-West Diplomacy – A Call To End Occupation

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