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Nearly eighty years ago, the American public was focused on the devastation of World War II. They sensed that the war was coming to an end, but, at such a great cost in the lives.
Nearly eighty years ago, the American public was focused on the devastation of
World War II. They sensed that the war was coming to an end, but, at such a great cost in the lives of the families of Effingham County who had loved ones who had served, or were serving, in the military.
When, during the first part of 1945, the war in Europe moved quickly to the
conclusion of the conflict there, the people had plans for the most appropriate way to rejoice in the peace which was coming to part of the world. Through their government, they planned to have a “Holy Day,” not a “Holiday,” due to the fact that many of their sons and daughters were still battling the enemy in the Pacific theater of the War.
Effingham County Museum President, Delaine Donaldson, will discuss what V-E
Day (Victory in Europe Day) was like in Effingham County during the months
leading to it, as well as what happened on that day.
Hosted by the Effingham Public Library & the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum.
Held at the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum
EVENT TYPE: | Community Conversation |
TAGS: | Victory in Europe Day | V-E Day | Museum |
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is the public library of Effingham, Illinois. We have over 50,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials and an annual circulation of over 250,000 items. We also offer a wide variety of programs and services.