American soldier hugs motherly English woman

"Jubilant American soldier hugs motherly English woman and victory smiles light the faces of happy service men and civilians at Piccadilly Circus, London, celebrating Germany's unconditional surrender." Pfc. Melvin Weiss, England, May 7, 1945.

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1945-05-07

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American soldier hugs motherly English woman

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