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80 years ago, readers greeted end of World War II with joy, concern

  • Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, marking the end of World War II, as reported by various newspapers.
  • Americans expressed joy and relief upon hearing the news, with celebrations erupting in cities like Fargo and Moorhead, as detailed by local reports.
  • The draft was not over, with many men still drafted despite the war's end, according to newspaper reports.
  • Local newspapers noted the lifting of wartime restrictions on goods as the country began transitioning to a post-war economy.
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80 years ago, readers greeted end of World War II with joy, concern

The end of the war heralded a new, more peaceful world, economic worries, and release of previously censored news about Pearl Harbor blame and a wave of Japanese balloon bombs.

·Fargo, United States
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Inforum broke the news in Fargo, United States on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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