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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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100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII
A 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day ...
Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day ‘Victory Day for World War I’
The president said he would also label May 8, known as V-E Day for Victory in Europe, as “Victory Day for World War II,” and ...
Trump to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
Veterans groups disagreed with the move, saying it detracted from veterans from other wars, including the Vietnam War and war ...
Trump to rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he would rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I” in an attempt to ...
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Russia сancels Victory Day parade in occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, state media reports
Russia has canceled this year's Victory Day parade in the occupied Crimean port city of Sevastopol, Russian state-controlled ...
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UK kicks off party to mark 80 years since end of WWII
A military parade, fly-past and balcony appearance by the royal family on Monday kicked off four days of UK celebrations ...