veday WWII surrender celebration WWII observance WWII highlight What Truman celebrated after three+ weeks as C.I.C June 8, 1945 Date of the Allies' victory in WWII Celebration of the fall of the Axis 5/8/1945 8-May-45 Occasion for much cheering in '45 Celebration that coincided with Truman turning 61 5/8/45 May 8, 1945