Remember
Acrylic on multi media paper - 4.5" x 7"
On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II.
As a young adult, my mother kept a diary from 1943 to 1945 that reflected her world in St. John's during the war, interspersed with personal thoughts.
On Armistice or Remembrance Day today as we look back and give thanks and respect for those who took part in world wars and other conflicts, I thought I'd share two pages of history leading up to the event 70 years ago through the eyes of a then 21 year old.
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