Gazette and Bulletin: August 15, 1945 – Japs Surrender! Most Exciting Demonstration Never Excelled in Williamsport0
- Old News
- August 12, 2020
Thousands stormed the business district of Williamsport last night as they joyously celebrated the surrender of the Japs. President Truman’s official announcement of peace given by radio at 6 p.m. Eastern War Time set off a demonstration never excelled in this city and probably only equaled by the jubilation which followed the signing of the