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Trump designates today as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here’s what it means
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in ...
How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it's also ...
V-E Day tinged with some dread 80 years after World War II ended in Europe
Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat ...
VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender ...
Russia, Ukraine Intensify Attacks Ahead of Moscow’s World War II Commemoration
Ukraine and Russia stepped up strikes ahead of Moscow’s World War II commemorations on Thursday, with Russia closing more ...
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary
A third night of drone attacks near Moscow has snarled airports as foreign leaders start arriving for Russia’s Victory Day ...
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...
History Today: How Germany’s surrender brought World War II to an end
Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day as World War II came to an end in ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat ...