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Europe, V-E 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.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?

Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

BBC · 2h

VE Day celebrations

Crowds in their thousands gathered outside Whitehall and Buckingham Palace. BBC correspondents, including Richard Dimbleby, capture the scenes of joy across the city - from the East End to Piccadilly Circus. This programme was produced by Simon Watts using material from the BBC Archives recorded on VE Day in 1945. It was first broadcast in 2020.

Trump, WWII and VE day

NorthJersey.com · 1d

What is VE day? Is V-E day a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about May 8 and WWII

What is VE Day? Is it a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about a 'Victory Day for World War II' in the US and what to know.

USA Today · 17h

Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off?

The president this week announced "Victory" days for November 11 and May 8, but noted "we will not be closing the Country" on the holidays.

Latin Times on MSN · 1d

Trump Declares May 8 a New Holiday to Mark WWII Victory—But Nothing’s Closing

As white smoke appeared and bells tolled, the crowd in St. Peter's Square reacted to the news of a new pope. President Donald Trump declares May 8 a holiday but everyone must still work! People were ordered to evacuate from a high-rise building in Clearwater,

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

CNN on MSN · 1d

UK’s King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

ABC News · 2d

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invas

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.

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On VE Day, is Europe alone once again?

Donald Trump's rebranding of commemoration as 'Victory Day for World War Two' underlines breakdown of post-war transatlantic ...

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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 road to V-E Day, from the assault on Berlin to bonfires and dancing in the capitals of Europe

Victory in Europe Day is remembered in the public imagination as a singular event marking the end of World War II in Europe — ...

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Pictures show royal family watching military procession, flypast to mark VE Day's 80th anniversary

Members of the British royal family — including King Charles, Prince William and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, along ...

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Queen Elizabeth's Memories of VE Day Resurfaced for 80th Anniversary — Including Leaving the Palace Incognito

Queen Elizabeth's recollections of VE Day were resurfaced for the 80th anniversary, including how she snuck out of the palace ...

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Isle of Man VE Day 80 celebrations to continue

People are being invited to take part in further events to mark 80 years since VE Day across the island this weekend. The ...

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‘If we don’t understand where we came from, we don’t understand ourselves’: Historian reflects on VE Day anniversary

Christiane Amanpour speaks to historian and author Margaret MacMillan about her reflections on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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