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VE Day - celebrations in London
VE Day. Jubilant crowds waving from a balcony in London. Date: 1945
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1945 Apr20 Balcony Celebrating Celebration Celebrations Jubilant Jubilation Victory Waving
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VE Day: Triumph and Jubilation in London, 1945 On this historic day in May 1945, the long-awaited Victory in Europe (VE) Day brought an end to the devastating and arduous Second World War in Europe. The war-weary British public erupted in a wave of jubilation, as this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library poignantly captures. A sea of people, a mix of women, girls, and children, throng the streets of London, their faces alight with joy and relief. The sense of elation is palpable as they wave flags, cheer, and sing, their spirits lifted by the news of the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. In the foreground, a group of women and girls, dressed in the fashion of the 1940s, lean over a balcony, their arms raised high, waving their Union Jack flags. Their faces are filled with excitement and happiness, their eyes sparkling with tears of joy. The women's elegant hats, adorned with flowers and ribbons, add a touch of elegance to the scene, a stark contrast to the war-torn backdrop. The end of the war marked the beginning of a new era, one filled with hope and optimism. The streets of London, once filled with the sounds of sirens and the sight of rationed food, were now alive with the sounds of laughter and the sight of people coming together in celebration. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of unity and the indomitable human spirit, as the people of London and Europe celebrated the end of the war and looked forward to a brighter future.
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