Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

RI is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of WWII in 1945 with the surrender of Japan on August ...

The Pawtucket Veterans Council held its annual Victory Day commemoration Monday morning at the Veterans Memorial on Roosevelt ...

Recognized in Rhode Island since 1948, Victory Day is among the 11 state holidays listed on the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website. It's celebrated on the second Monday of August.

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has ...