De Vrije Pers Possibly 1945

"De Vrije Pers" is a newspaper published by the "Samenwerkende ex-illegale organen," a group of individuals who coordinated resistance to the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. The newspaper's title, meaning "The Free Press," reflects its role in disseminating news and information to the Dutch population in the final stages of the war. This particular edition, dated May 5th, 1945, announces the capitulation of the German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark, and North-West Germany, marking the end of Nazi occupation in these regions. The headline "Nederland is vrij!" (Netherlands is free!) underscores the historic significance of this event.