What Happened
The end of World War II brought celebration, mourning, returning service members, new international institutions, and the beginning of Cold War tensions. The war's legacy shaped American politics, memory, and family life for generations.
Why It Matters
Victory did not simply close one chapter. It opened the American century.
Worth Knowing
V-E Day marked victory in Europe in May 1945; Japan surrendered in August 1945.
Where It Fits in the America 250 Book
This story appears in Chapter 6, Pages 91-96, as part of the 160-page landscape collector edition. The book expands timeline moments like this with archival imagery, maps, concise narrative context, and feature spreads designed for browsing and display.
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