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Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II

Fox News on MSN · 4d

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

President Trump announced plans to designate May 8 as World War II "Victory Day" and Nov. 11 as World War I "Victory Day," stating that we are "going to start celebrating our victories again."

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

Trump Announces New National Holidays for World War I and II Victories

May 8 and November 11 are new national holidays for WWII and WWI victories that don't replace Veterans Day or close businesses.

USA TODAY · 22h

New name for Veterans Day? Trump says he wants to change it to Victory Day.

Trump said on social media that he's pushing to rename Veterans Day and to formally recognize May 8 in the United States as a way to acknowledge Americans' efforts in World Wars I and II.

World marks 80th anniversary of V-E Day

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The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces.

Las Vegas Sun · 3h

Remembering the Greatest Generation on 80th Anniversary of V-E Day

As we approach the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday, we are reminded of a pivotal moment in history when the Allied forces accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending World War II in Europe.

BBC on MSN · 6h

Hundreds march in VE Day 80th anniversary parade

Hundreds of people have taken part in a parade in Lancashire to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The march through the Ribble Valley, led by the Accrington Pipe Band, saw around 500 residents walk from St John's church in Read to the Constitutional Club in Simonstone on Monday.

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Why is Russia honouring ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on Victory Day?

Russia has invited BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for a special reception in honour of his father – Biju Patnaik – on Victory Day, ...

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Despite fears, Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Victory Day parade unlikely

Twice in the last two days, Ukrainian drones have threatened Moscow, but it is unlikely they will disrupt the Kremlin’s ...

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Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day ‘Victory Day for World War I’

The president said he would also label May 8, known as V-E Day for Victory in Europe, as “Victory Day for World War II,” and ...

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Trump to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans groups disagreed with the move, saying it detracted from veterans from other wars, including the Vietnam War and war ...

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Trump says he’ll rename Veterans Day to Victory Day for World War I

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day to mark 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11, 1918, when the Allies and the Central Powers agreed to end ...

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How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?

The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...

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Royal Family hopes nothing distracts from VE Day commemorations

The Royal Family is hoping "nothing will detract or distract" from VE Day commemorations this week, which fall days after ...

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Pictures show royal family watching military procession, flypast for VE Day

Members of the British royal family — including King Charles, Prince William and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, along ...

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