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Europe, World War II and VE Day

Associated Press News on MSN · 17h

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe

May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies. The fighting in Europe stopped when the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command,

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?

Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

Trump, World War II and Victory Day

USA TODAY · 1d

World War II and Trump's declaration: What it was like in Palm Beach County during war

When World War II came to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, it wasn’t in the form of grainy newsreel footage from the other side of the world. Instead, right in front of us, smoke and flame roiled the sea and filled the horizon. Beaches were strewn with oil and rope and boat parts. And drowned, shattered, charred bodies.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 20h

Is May 8 now a national holiday? Trump declares day celebrating WWII victory

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social earlier this week that he is designating two dates, including May 8 as national holidays to honor the U.S. winning both World Wars. He followed that up with a proclamation declaring May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II.

Associated Press · 1d

Trump designates Thursday May 8 as ‘Victory Day’ for US to commemorate World War II

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II as countries in Europe already do.

Foreign Affairs16h

We Are Still Fighting World War II

World War II certainly brought the strands of world history together, with its global reach and its acceleration of the end ...

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Pope Leo XIV chosen May 8, Trump's newly declared holiday to commemorate end of World War II

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...

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‘The Last Good War?’: Poll shows Americans have conflicted views of World War II

With fears of a new world war ascendant, the lessons of World War II continue to resonate, though there is less agreement ...

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How Putin uses the USSR’s victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over ...

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Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War II history

It was responding to comments by Russia to China that the war was won under the leadership of the Communist Party. Read more ...

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Prince Harry Shares a Special Gift with World War II Veteran Ahead of His 100th Birthday

Prince Harry sent a special gift to Private Joseph Hammond, a World War II veteran whom he had previously met, in Ghana ahead of his 100th birthday.

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Xi and Putin vow stronger ties at Russia's World War II Victory Day parade ahead of U.S.-China trade talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at the parade gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a boost as he tries to show that ...

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Nebraska World War II Veterans honored at State Capitol

Multiple World War II veterans were recognized for their service Thursday afternoon at the State Capitol. Thursday, May 8th ...

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