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World War II, Victory in Europe Day

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.

The Washington Post · 1d

Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

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

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,

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Newsday · 15h

World War II veterans from Long Island honored on V-E Day anniversary

Harry Arlin, 97, William DeGroat,102, and Abe Meltzer, 99, participated in a ceremony at The Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage.

BBC · 16h

VE Day events honour last generation of WW2 veterans

Royals joined veterans to commemorate VE Day at a remembrance service in Westminster Abbey and a star-studded concert.

Lancashire Telegraph on MSN · 9h

Five Lancashire WWII veterans honoured in Dutch VE Day celebrations

Five Lancashire WWII veterans were flown to Wageningen, Holland, by BAE Systems to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

With Xi at his side, Putin marks WW2 victory

NBC News on MSN · 1h

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 he is not isolated on the global stage.

Reuters on MSN · 1h

With Xi at his side, Putin marks WW2 victory as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a major military parade that went off without any reports of Ukrainian attacks despite three years of devastating war.

CNN on MSN · 6h

Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating Russia’s Victory Day on Friday surrounded by friendly world leaders, watching as thousands of troops marched in a parade at Moscow’s Red Square.

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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 ...

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War is a growing concern across Europe – Statista

By Felix Richter of Statistia VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the formal end of ...

V-E Day, when allies accepted Germany's surrender in Europe, marked 80 years ago with focus on finishing the job in WWII

While there was jubilation over the war's end in Europe, men were still being called up for service and casualties were still ...

History Today: How Germany’s surrender brought World War II to an end

Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day as World War II came to an end in ...

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Trump downplays Europe role as he unveils WWII 'Victory Day'

US President Donald Trump downplayed the role of European countries in World War II on Wednesday as he formally designated ...

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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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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Trump declares May 8 a national holiday. Here's what to know

Trump announced new national holidays on November 11 and May 8 to celebrate U.S. victories in World War I and II.

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