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John Florea1945-05-07

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Impromptu celebration of the end of WWII started in Paris around 11:30 PM after unofficial word of the capitulation of Germany; here crowds on Boulevard de Clichy burn a bonfire made of old election posters while joyously waving at photographer.

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  • Date: 1945-05-07
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Bonfires, Celebrations, France, Wars, French, Ve Day, Wwii, Public Reaction, Crowds, 1940s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: John Florea
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_1176111
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
LIFE Photo Collection

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