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Trump, May 8 and Victory Day

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Trump just declared Thursday, May 8 as ‘Victory Day’ - what this means

The Republican president has complained the U.S. doesn't spend enough time celebrating its military victories like the rest of the world.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 1d

Trump declares May 8 Victory Day for World War II. Here's what's open and closed

In case you haven't heard it yet, today is a national holiday! Donald Trump has signed a proclamation officially declaring May 8 as Victory Day for World War II. The newly created holiday will be celebrated to commemorate the “Allied Powers' triumph” in 1945,

Nation gives thanks to veterans

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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.

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 ...

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 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.

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Trump proposes to rename Veterans Day and recognise May 8 as Victory Day: Here's why

In a social media post, Donald Trump suggested renaming Veterans Day to Victory Day for World War I and officially ...

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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 ...

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.

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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 ...

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'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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