Buitengewone Nederlandsche Staatscourant, 6 mei 1945 Possibly 1945

This is a printed copy of the “Buitengewone Nederlandsche Staatscourant”, an official announcement from the Dutch government, dated May 6, 1945. It was likely printed by Rudolph Pabus Cleveringa, a Dutch artist, shortly after the proclamation’s announcement. The document details the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation, outlining the return to self-governance and the hope for a new era of peace and prosperity. The document was likely widely distributed in the Netherlands after its publication. The official government seal, prominently displayed at the top, serves as a symbolic reminder of the return of Dutch national identity and sovereignty after years of occupation.