Printed proclamation, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, dated May 5, 1945 announcing the defeat of Germany and appointing a day of prayer. In part, 'The Allied armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help, have won from Germany a final and unconditional surrender...Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of evil from which half the world has been freed...I call upon the people of the United States...to unite in offering joyful thanks to god for the victory we have won.' Signed at the bottom in black ink, 12/28/56/ Harry Truman.' Matted to an overall size of 10.5 x 13. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
