Good evening everyone. Welcome to the National World war ii museum. All of those who you are sitting here and watching on the live stream, i know you are out there and with us in spirit. And we feel your presence. I am doctor rob citino, the Senior Historian here at the museum. I am also the executive director of the institute for the study of war and democracy. Tonight is the latest installment of our meet the authors series. We always like to mention our sponsor. We bring this to you with the general support of the strike foundation. We could not do it without them. Many of you have been to our events before. You probably know we have a tradition here at the museum. May i ask, are there any world war ii veterans or home front workers in the audience tonight. If you would please stand or wave and. Thank you. I have heard the president , ceo americas, and the current president say this many times. We built this museum for you, so thank you for coming to these events. Military veterans
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19441945 spoke about the anniversary. Program beginning in may 1945 showing the surrender in a statement from president harry truman. Throughout the world throngs of people hailed the end of the war in europe. Its five years and more since hitler marched into poland. Years full of suffering and death and sacrifice, now the war against germany is won. A grateful nation gives thanks for victory. Hundreds of thousands crowd into american churches to give thanks to god. President truman announced the official surrender. This is a solemn but glorious hour. I wish that Franklin D Roosevelt had lived to see this bay. General eisenhower informs me that the forces of germany have surrendered to the united nations. The flags of freedom fly all over europe. In this victory we join in offering our thanks to the providence which has guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity and into light. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the west must now be won in the east. The whole w
Hamilton talks about the last book in his trilogy. War and peace covers the fdr planning in dday until his death in 1945. National World War Ii Museum in new orleans hosted this event. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the national World War Ii Museum what and to those watching on the live stream i know youre out there and with us in spirit and we feel your presence too. As many of probably know im the Senior Historian here at the museum and im also the executive director of the institute for the study of war and democracy. Tonight is the latest install. Our meet the author series and we always like to mention our sponsor we bring this to you with the generous support of the strak foundation. So thank you. Now, many of you have been to our events before. You probably know we have a tradition here at the museum. May i ask are there any world war ii veterans or home front workers in the audience tonight if you will please stand or wave. [ applause ] thanks, folks. You know, i have heard