Trump Declares May 8 Victory Day: US Will Now Celebrate It Too
Trump declared May 8 as Victory Day in World War II, and November 11 as Victory Day in World War I, reports Fox News.
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On May 1, Donald Trump announced his intention to proclaim May 8 as Victory Day in World War II in the United States. Since 1945, most European countries have celebrated it as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
In Truth Social, Trump noted that "many of our allies and friends" are already celebrating the day, and said America should join them because "we did more to win than any other country."
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On May 7, 1945, Germany signed its surrender to the Allied forces and agreed to cease hostilities the following day. World War II officially ended later, on September 2, when Japan signed its surrender, although the white flag was raised on August 14, a week after the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The United States does not have an official holiday specifically dedicated to World War II, but memorial ceremonies have been held in May, August, and September for decades.
President Harry Truman, in office at the end of the war, proclaimed August 1946 as Victory over Japan Day in August 14.
"I call upon the people of the United States to observe Victory Day as a day of solemn remembrance of the devotion of the men and women whose sacrifices made this victory possible, and as a day of prayer and determination to continue the efforts for justice, freedom, peace and international understanding inspired by the valor of our heroes in the armed forces," Truman said in his address.
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Trump also said that November 11 is now recognized as Victory Day in World War I.
"We won both wars. No one came close to us in strength, courage or military genius, and we celebrate nothing," he wrote. "That's because we no longer have leaders who can do it! We will start celebrating our victories again!"
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