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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 · 2d

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,

Russia, Victory Day parade

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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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

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

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

The Washington Post · 7h

Russia’s Victory Day parade draws world leaders

Russian state media showed China’s President Xi Jinping and Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko in the audience of a May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow.

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 ...

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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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Trump renews call for Ukraine war ceasefire, as Putin oversees massive Victory Day parade in Moscow

Declaring the anniversary of victory in Europe in World War II “the most important holiday for the country,” Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive military parade in Moscow’s Red ...

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