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80 years on: VE Day and Europe's liberation
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the war in Europe, which claimed ...
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," ...
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 ...
Analysis: V-E Day commemorations underscore Europe’s fragile security in the shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine
The V-E Day tributes occur in parallel with mounting pressure on Europe to respond more decisively to the security vacuum ...
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.
Europe will mark V-E Day's 80th anniversary as once-unbreakable bonds with the US are under pressure
Europe will mark Victory in Europe Day’s 80th anniversary as once unbreakable bonds with the US are under pressure ...
Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary
Ukrainian armed forces will take part in a British military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory ...
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 ...
City to light up in patriotic colours for VE Day
A city will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Victory in Europe Day is marked on 8 May ...