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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 ...
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 ...
'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 ...
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 ...
JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration
JCB paid tribute to the relatives of proud employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks ...
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 ...
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 ...
'We must preserve precious memories from VE day'
As the country looks to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, new research has found a surprising number of ...