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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.

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Trump Announces New National Holidays for World War I and II Victories

May 8 and November 11 are new national holidays for WWII and WWI victories that don't replace Veterans Day or close businesses.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

Trump, a Republican, complained in recent social media posts that the U.S. doesn’t spend enough time celebrating its military victories like the rest of the world does. He said he was renaming May 8 as Victory Day for World War II and Nov. 11 as Victory Day for World War I.

London celebrates 80th VE Day anniversary

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 15h

VE Day in Israel: Celebrating the 80th anniversary and Jewish heroes of the war

The State of Israel also commemorates VE Day on May 9 largely as a result of the massive wave of immigration from the former Soviet bloc during the 1990s.

BBC · 1d

VE Day: Celebrations across London for 80 year anniversary

From a procession to a flypast, Ricky takes in the sights and sounds of the Victory in Europe Day celebrations in London.

Showbizz Daily on MSN · 1d

Royals, parades and street parties: London celebrates the 80th VE Day anniversary

May 8, 2025, marks the 80th commemoration of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day. This significant day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe, which occurred when the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender on May 8,

VE Day widget details who died from you family, town or city in WWII

It contains the records of more than 600,000 men, women and children from Britain and the Commonwealth who were killed in the ...

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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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Keir Starmer: My grandad’s post-war silence reminds me of our VE Day sacrifice

Even the late Queen Elizabeth II could not contain her VE Day excitement. Then a young princess, she slipped into the massed ...

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'I was a World War II steelworker - men were so nasty to us but we showed them'

Kathleen Roberts tenaciously fought for more recognition for the 'women of steel' who contributed so much to the war effort ...

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British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...

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Red lanterns to be lit for VE Day 80th anniversary at Texas Panhandle War Memorial

DAR chapters and the local community will joing others across Texas May 8 to honor the sacrifice of veterans and remember the ...

Fans Love King Charles Breaking Royal Protocol For 98-Year-Old Veteran During VE Celebration

King Charles did the sweetest thing for a 98-year-old World War II veteran during the VE Celebration in London.

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How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?

Since this brought an end to the final theatre, Victory over Japan Day (or VJ Day) marks the official conclusion of World War ...

'A tiny mouse saved my mum's life during horror World War II bombing raid'

Ruby Gascoigne owed her life to a tiny mouse who scared her into shutting up the sweet shop early. A few hours later the store was blasted to bits during the blitz of Sheffield in World War II. The ...

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