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May 8, 1945

Monuments went up commemorating the end of World War II
It wasn't so long ago in Europe, their scars still show ~

A long and vicious war with horrific consequences
So much to rebuild but it was the dawn of a new day
Surely mankind had learned its lessons



AP: Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Blown Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
not yet it seems......len
Gauthier Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
very sad ~
Hind Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Hope so! <3
Gauthier Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
not likely ~ but we can wish
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