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Historic WWII "END OF WAR" Headline Newspaper–Buffalo Evening News - $40
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The Historic Headline:
The banner headline screams the news that the world had been waiting for: "JAPS ACCEPT SURRENDER." This edition hit the streets after Japan's initial acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration, signaling the imminent end of World War II. While the formal surrender ceremony (V-J Day) would occur on September 2, this headline sparked the first massive celebrations across the United States and Allied nations.
Context & Significance:
The War's End: This headline marks the effective end of hostilities in World War II, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (Aug 6) and Nagasaki (Aug 9).
Homefront Jubilation: It captures the precise moment when the promise of peace became reality for millions of weary soldiers, families, and civilians.
Period Language: The use of the contemporary term "Japs" is a historical reflection of the intense wartime sentiment and is presented here unaltered as part of the authentic primary source.
Details & Condition:
Publication: Buffalo Evening News
Date: Friday, August 10, 1945
Condition: This is a 79-year-old original newsprint artifact. It exhibits the expected toning, brittleness, and fold wear of its age. There may be edge tears or handling marks. These characteristics authenticate its age and journey through history. It is not a reprint.
A museum-grade collectible for:
WWII historians and collectors
20th-century newspaper ephemera collectors
Buffalo and Americana memorabilia collectors
Anyone seeking a tangible artifact from the day the world learned the war was over
This is not just a newspaper; it is a time capsule of global relief and victory. A powerful and essential piece for any collection of World War II or American history.
Sold as a historic artifact in as-found condition. Please review all photos meticulously to understand the condition of this fragile, original piece.