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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 ...
AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union’s sacrifice in World War II
When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war ...
COMMENTARY: Remembering the 80th anniversary of V-E Day
As we approach the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8), we are reminded of a pivotal moment in history when the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
King Charles joins crowds for Victory in Europe Day celebrations
Britain's King Charles and other senior royals joined veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the ...
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 ...