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Los Angeles Times World War II Newspaper Lot - V-E Day and More- 4 Issues
Original lot of four Los Angeles Times newspapers from April-May 1945, including the May 7, 1945 “V-E Day!” issue, documenting the final days of the war in Europe.
Overview
This collectible lot of four original Los Angeles Times newspapers captures the dramatic final phase of World War II in Europe, from the closing battle for Berlin to the surrender of Nazi forces and the V-E Day announcement. Spanning April 16 through May 7, 1945, the group offers a compelling chronological snapshot of one of the most important moments in twentieth-century history.
These mid-century American newspapers are desirable for collectors of World War II memorabilia, vintage journalism, and political history. The lot includes major front-page war headlines tied to Berlin, Hitler’s collapsing regime, Axis surrender developments in Italy and Austria, and the celebrated V-E Day announcement. As a group, the papers provide both display appeal and strong historical context surrounding the end of the European war.
Overview Details
- Publication: Los Angeles Times
- Type: Newspaper lot
- Quantity: 4 issues
- Date Range: April 16, 1945 to May 7, 1945
- Conflict: World War II
- Format: Original printed newspapers
- Headline 1: April 16, 1945 Morning - “Berlin Says Yanks In Outskirts” / “Roosevelt's Body Laid to Rest in Native Soil”
- Headline 2: May 1, 1945 Morning - “Nazis Say War May End Today; Reds Capture Hitler's Reichstag”
- Headline 3: May 3, 1945 Morning - “Berlin Captured by Russians; 1,000,000 Italy and Austria Nazis Surrender”
- Headline 4: May 7, 1945 Morning - “V-E Day!”
