Ivan Susloparov, Frederick Morgan, Walter Smith, Dwight Eisenhower, Arthur Tedder, and Harold Burrough after signing of German surrender documents, Rheims, France, 7 May 1945; note Eisenhower holding pens used, and Eisenhower's naval aide Harry Butcher behind Eisenhower

Caption     Ivan Susloparov, Frederick Morgan, Walter Smith, Dwight Eisenhower, Arthur Tedder, and Harold Burrough after signing of German surrender documents, Rheims, France, 7 May 1945; note Eisenhower holding pens used, and Eisenhower's naval aide Harry Butcher behind Eisenhower ww2dbase
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Identification Code   200219-D-ZZ999-003A
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Germany's Surrender   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Dwight Eisenhower   Main article  Photos  
Arthur Tedder   Main article  Photos  
Walter Smith   Main article  Photos  
Ivan Susloparov   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,280 x 853 pixels
Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 7 May 1945
Photos at Same Place Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. V. ZENO says:
10 Jun 2014 11:39:08 AM

Good afternoon,
I have an original 8x10 b&w photograph of Eisenhower sitting and signing the German
surrender document. Air Chief Marshall Tedder and others behind Ike. Several of them signed the photo. Would you know anyone who would be interested in purchasing?
2. Anonymous says:
12 May 2022 09:15:26 AM

Which signatures are on there please , which ones are missing please ?

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