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'''Riotous celebrations in San Francisco and Redwood City, California as soldiers, sailors and civilians celebrate the end of World War II.''' | '''Riotous celebrations in San Francisco and Redwood City, California as soldiers, sailors and civilians celebrate the end of World War II.''' | ||
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Unfinished History
When the Japanese surrendered in August, 1945, a raucous celebration began in San Francisco that didn't end for three days. As the booze flowed and the party continued, violence broke out and dozens were injured.
Bonfire on Market Street, August 15, 1945.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
Another view of bonfires on Market Street.
Photo: provenance unknown
Intersection of Market and Mason, August 18, 1945.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
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Riotous celebrations in San Francisco and Redwood City, California as soldiers, sailors and civilians celebrate the end of World War II.
Video: Prelinger Archives
Crowd overturns newspaper delivery truck, August 15, 1945.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library