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Dramatic headline announces the end of World War II...



Item # 680415

August 14, 1945

PEORIA JOURNAL-TRANSCRIPT--EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1945 

* Japan Surrenders (early 1st report)
* Great issue for display
* World War II over


The large & bold banner headline announces: "PEACE ! " with another banner head: "Japanese Accept Big Four Terms" plus other related subheads. Also 3 photos of General Douglas MacArthur headed: " 'Doug' Will Dictate To Emperor".
Complete in 20 pages, a bit of minor toning & perforation at the central fold, several creases, nice condition.

Category: World War II