US troops and German POWs as VO Harry Truman reads statement of German World War II surrender

In 1945, President Harry S Truman announced Germany's surrender, marking a significant victory for the United Nations. He expressed a wish that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this moment. General Eisenhower reported the surrender, and flags of freedom were raised across Europe. Truman offered thanks to Providence for guiding them through adversity to victory.

Who made the announcement about the end of World War II in Europe?

• Harry S Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

Which leader was informed about the German surrender?

• General Eisenhower

• General Patton

• General Montgomery

• General MacArthur

To whom did the German forces surrender?

• The League of Nations

• The United Nations

• The Axis Powers

• The Allied Powers

What symbolized the victory across Europe?

• Victory speeches

• Military parades

• Flags of freedom

• Peace treaties

What was offered in gratitude for the victory?

• A commemorative medal

• Thanks to Providence

• A national holiday

• A moment of silence