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August 18, 1945
The Daily Bulletin
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
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President Truman proclaimed August 19, 1945, as a day of prayerful thanksgiving for victory in WWII and remembrance of the fallen, while stating no official V-J Day holiday until Japan's surrender. The proclamation highlights divine help and free people's courage.
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SUNDAY SET AS DAY
FOR THANKSGIVING
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 - President Truman today proclaimed next Sunday, Aug. 19, as a day of prayerful thanksgiving for victory and remembrance of those who died to achieve it.
He announced simultaneously that there will be no official holiday V-J Day, which will come only after Japanese forces have laid down their arms.
The day of prayer was designated in a solemnly worded proclamation which asserted that "this day is a new beginning in the history of freedom on this earth."
The announcement of no V-J holiday came informally at the President's news conference.
The President said in his proclamation that victory came "from the courage and stamina and spirit of free men and women."
"It has come," he added, "with the help of God, who was with us in the early days of adversity and disaster and who has now brought us to this glorious day of triumph."
Along with the President's pronouncement came word from a War Labor board officials that, unless a labor contract covers the point, it will be up to the boss to decide whether workers off the job yesterday and today get pay.
A White House statement Tuesday night had given the two days the same status, for overtime pay and for figuring the number of days worked in a week, as Christmas and a few other holidays. The White House said last night, however, that the statement had been issued "through an error" and that there was no intention to make the statement.
FOR THANKSGIVING
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 - President Truman today proclaimed next Sunday, Aug. 19, as a day of prayerful thanksgiving for victory and remembrance of those who died to achieve it.
He announced simultaneously that there will be no official holiday V-J Day, which will come only after Japanese forces have laid down their arms.
The day of prayer was designated in a solemnly worded proclamation which asserted that "this day is a new beginning in the history of freedom on this earth."
The announcement of no V-J holiday came informally at the President's news conference.
The President said in his proclamation that victory came "from the courage and stamina and spirit of free men and women."
"It has come," he added, "with the help of God, who was with us in the early days of adversity and disaster and who has now brought us to this glorious day of triumph."
Along with the President's pronouncement came word from a War Labor board officials that, unless a labor contract covers the point, it will be up to the boss to decide whether workers off the job yesterday and today get pay.
A White House statement Tuesday night had given the two days the same status, for overtime pay and for figuring the number of days worked in a week, as Christmas and a few other holidays. The White House said last night, however, that the statement had been issued "through an error" and that there was no intention to make the statement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Providence Divine
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Thanksgiving Proclamation
V J Day
President Truman
Victory Prayer
Wwii End
Divine Providence
What entities or persons were involved?
President Truman
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
President Truman
Location
Washington
Event Date
Aug. 18
Story Details
President Truman proclaimed Aug. 19 as a day of prayerful thanksgiving for WWII victory and fallen soldiers, emphasizing courage of free people and divine help. No official V-J Day holiday until Japanese surrender. Labor pay for days off left to employers.