Original mimeographed White House press release, one page, 8 x 14, documenting the messages sent by President Harry S. Truman to Allied leaders on V-E Day, May 8, 1945. The document provides the text of messages sent by Truman to Winston S. Churchill. Joseph Stalin, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Charles de Gaulle. In part: "The President today sent the following message to Prime Minister Churchill: 'With the unconditional surrender of all the armies of Nazidom and the liberation of the oppressed people of Europe from the evils of barbarism, I wish to express to you, and through you to Britain's heroic Army, Navy and Air Forces, our congratulations on their achievements...To Marshal Stalin: 'Now that the Nazi armies of aggression have been forced by the coordinated efforts of Soviet-Anglo-American forces to an unconditional surrender, I wish to express to you and through you to your heroic Army the appreciation and congratulations of the United States Government on its splendid contribution to the cause of civilization and liberty...To General Eisenhower: 'In recognition of the unconditional and abject surrender of the Nazi barbarians, please accept the fervent congratulations and appreciation of myself and of the American people for the heroic achievements of your Allied Army, Navy and Air Forces. By their sacrifices, skill and courage they have saved and exalted the cause of freedom throughout the world...To General De Gaulle: 'The Nazi forces of barbarian aggression having now been driven into an unconditional surrender by our allied armies, this is an appropriate time to send through you America's congratulations to the people of France on their permanent liberation from the oppression they have endured with high courage for so long." In fine condition, with toning to the top, and a slightly rough left edge.
