78th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day

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Episode #798 of Hometown Heroes, airing August 12-17, 2023, marks the 78th anniversary of V-J Day through the recollections of several World War II veterans, sharing the unique ways in which they experienced that world-changing day. You’ll hear what so many radio listeners heard on August 14, 1945, when NBC’s Ben Grauer reported live from Times Square in New York City.