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Trump, World War II and Thursday

Trump designates Thursday May 8 as ‘Victory Day’ for US to commemorate World War II

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II as countries in Europe already do.

USA TODAY · 10h

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.

Yahoo · 6h

Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.

Ukraine, Russia and Victory Day Parades

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary

A third night of drone attacks near Moscow has snarled airports as foreign leaders start arriving for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.

The New York Times · 20h

Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade

The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign dignitaries for a parade.

Daily Journal · 1d

Putin gears up for 'grandest' Victory Day amid Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to

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Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...

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Trump Doubles Down on Wrong World War II End Date

President Donald Trump continued his inaccurate insistence Wednesday that World War II ended for the U.S. on May 8, 1945, when Nazi Germany capitulated. That date, however, precedes an additional ...

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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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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 ...

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