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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.
Location:Paris, France
Date taken:May 7, 1945
Photographer:John Florea
Size:1280 x 1220 pixels (17.8 x 16.9 inches)

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