1945 Rocky Mountain News Newspaper V-E Day Truman Nazi Surrender WWII May 8 For Sale

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1945 Rocky Mountain News Newspaper V-E Day Truman Nazi Surrender WWII May 8:
$30.43

Original May 8, 1945 edition of the Rocky Mountain News announcing VE-Day and the Nazi surrender. This historic World War II newspaper features the bold headline "THIS IS VE-DAY" and "TRUMAN ON AIR 7 A.M. TODAY." The issue includes detailed reports on the unconditional surrender of German forces, Truman's scheduled address, and the harsh terms of the Nazi surrender. Interior pages contain period-specific news, sports reports featuring Chet Nelson, society columns, and classic comic strips like Li'l Abner and Nancy. A significant piece of 20th-century history, this newspaper captures the immediate local and global reaction to the end of the war in Europe.

Condition Description: Visible wear including heavy creasing from being folded, yellowing/toning consistent with age, and significant tearing/fraying along the bottom edge of the front page. Small holes and edge chips are present throughout.