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Victory in Europe Day
On May 8 1945, Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe.
It meant defeat for Germany, but great rejoicing in Britain.
One man whose joy was captured on camera that day speaks to Witness about the celebrations in London's Trafalgar Square.
Photo: Getty Images
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