World War II Photos Your History Teacher Didn’t Show You

Published on 05/14/2018
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Cloud Of Death

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the Americans were desperate to end the war. In two separate attacks, American bombers dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As they wished, these actions would lead to Japan’s surrender in August 1945.

Cloud Of Death

Cloud Of Death

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Celebration And Love

Following the Japanese surrender, Americans become overwhelmed with joy. The streets of filled up with people, servicemen and servicewomen, and a heaps of good cheer. New York City was alive with love and celebration.

Celebration And Love

Celebration And Love

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