In May 1945, @AP reporter Edward Kennedy exposed Germany's surrender despite Stalin's secrecy demands. His honesty led to career ruin as the government censored and fired him, branding him a traitor.
Kennedy revealed peace a day early, defying geopolitics. His truth was a fleeting victory against tyranny. Only decades later did @AP acknowledge their mistake.
His story reminds us that truth-tellers often face exile but are vindicated when sanity returns. As we remember VE Day, let's honor the man who dared to bring 24 hours of peace to a war-weary world, ensuring history isn't rewritten and truth prevails.