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Trump, World War I

Trump declares new holidays: May 8 to commemorate World War II. Will Florida offices be open?

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

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

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.

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II

London celebrates 80th VE Day anniversary

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 6h

VE Day in Israel: Celebrating the 80th anniversary and Jewish heroes of the war

The State of Israel also commemorates VE Day on May 9 largely as a result of the massive wave of immigration from the former Soviet bloc during the 1990s.

BBC · 1d

VE Day: Celebrations across London for 80 year anniversary

From a procession to a flypast, Ricky takes in the sights and sounds of the Victory in Europe Day celebrations in London.

Showbizz Daily on MSN · 20h

Royals, parades and street parties: London celebrates the 80th VE Day anniversary

May 8, 2025, marks the 80th commemoration of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day. This significant day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe, which occurred when the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender on May 8,

AP WAS THERE: Journalists chronicled the Nazi surrenders and end of World War II in Europe

AP reporters and photographers chronicled the Nazis' historic defeat 80 years ago this week. Allied forces brought World War ...

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British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...

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Rare World War II photos depict destruction, courage and hope of wartime life

A new curation of rarely-seen photographs pays a striking homage to life during World War II. The photos are published in a ...

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Red lanterns to be lit for VE Day 80th anniversary at Texas Panhandle War Memorial

DAR chapters and the local community will joing others across Texas May 8 to honor the sacrifice of veterans and remember the ...

'I was a World War II steelworker - men were so nasty to us but we showed them'

Kathleen Roberts tenaciously fought for more recognition for the 'women of steel' who contributed so much to the war effort ...

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Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the ...

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

Since this brought an end to the final theatre, Victory over Japan Day (or VJ Day) marks the official conclusion of World War ...

'A tiny mouse saved my mum's life during World War II'

Ruby Gascoigne owed her life to a tiny mouse who scared her into shutting up the sweet shop early. A few hours later the store was blasted to bits during the blitz of Sheffield in World War II. The ...

World War II veteran, 101, tucked Queen Camilla into her blanket during VE Day celebrations

CHIVALROUS veteran Jack Mortimer tucked the Queen into her blanket in the royal box outside Buckingham Palace. And the 101-year-old then gave Camilla a kiss on the hand as she left the VIP stand ...

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Daughter of World War II heroine attends Powys VE Day event

Violette Szabo was a British-French secret agent, recruited by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent during World War II.

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