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History Lessons

Flags signaled end of World War II

An impromptu crowd dances on the White House lawn on V-J Day. (Library of Congress)

Seven decades ago this month, the horrific years of World War II ended with the surrender of Japan. In the U.S., American flags were raised, saluted and paraded as joyous crowds spilled into streets throughout the nation. Even pigeons joined in the jubilee. In New York City on August 15, 1945, Mr. and Mrs. John… continue