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May 8, Trump and World War I

Is May 8 now a national holiday? Trump declares day celebrating WWII victory

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social earlier this week that he is designating two dates, including May 8 as national holidays to honor the U.S. winning both World Wars. He followed that up with a proclamation declaring May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II.

USA TODAY · 2d

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.

The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Leo XIV chosen May 8, Trump's newly declared holiday to commemorate end of World War II

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.

Russia’s Victory Day parade begins

UPI on MSN · 1d

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia for 'Victory Day' celebration

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in Moscow as a contingent of world leaders come to Russia as it celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Las Vegas Sun · 8h

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square

Houston Chronicle · 14h

AP PHOTOS: Russia’s Victory Day parade begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre right, and Chinese President Xi Jinpin, centre left, talk as Myanmar's servicemen are reflected in a stand's glass, during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow,

Nation gives thanks to veterans

BBC · 1d

Beacon lit to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

A beacon lighting ceremony was held in Stourport-on-Severn that was attended by up to 150 people. A beacon-lighting ceremony has taken place at the end of a day of events in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Colchester Gazette on MSN · 1d

Hundreds gather in Colchester to celebrates 80 years since VE Day

HUNDREDS gathered in Colchester on Wednesday, May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a moving and dignified commemoration that honoured the town’s deep military heritage and those who gave their lives during the Second World War.

PA Media on MSN · 1d

In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

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Trump designates May 8 as ‘Victory Day' in US. Here's what it means

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate.

Trump Says May 8 Will Be ‘Victory Day for World War II’

The president’s proclamation came a week after he said he also wanted to rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I.

CBS News among U.S. outlets allowed into Russia for Victory Day parade as Trump thaws relations with Moscow

As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in ...

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 ...

New name for Veterans Day? Trump says he wants to change it to Victory Day.

Trump said on social media that he's pushing to rename Veterans Day and to formally recognize May 8 in the United States as a way to acknowledge Americans' efforts in World Wars I and II.

RiverBender.com1d

This Day in History on May 8: Victory in Europe Day

May 8 is a date that echoes with historical significance across the globe.1945 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)Arguably the ...

The Kyiv Independent on MSN2d

'No new instructions' — Putin's unilateral Victory Day ceasefire takes effect May 8, Kremlin says

Russia's unilateral ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations remains in place, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on ...

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