Eduard von Steiger
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Eduard von Steiger was a Swiss politician who served as the President of the Swiss Federal Council in 1945. His radio address on May 8, 1945, marked the end of World War II for Switzerland, expressing gratitude towards the Swiss Army while downplaying the significance of the war's end.
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The solemn words of Federal President Eduard von Steiger were accompanied by the ringing of church bells.
Die Kirchenglocken schwiegen am 8. Mai – dann kam Papst Leo XIV.Neue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2025-05-10
Switzerland· 2025-05-10
Eduard von Steiger was the Federal President of Switzerland who addressed the nation on the radio after the end of World War II.
Wie die Schweiz 1945 in die Zukunft stolperteNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-03-13
Switzerland· 2025-03-13
