Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...

Cities from London to Moscow are holding events this week as the world observes Thursday’s 80th anniversary of Victory in ...

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union ...

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory ...

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...

Little wonder, then, that when World War II finally came to an end, the celebrations in Orkney went on long into the night.

Queen Elizabeth's recollections of VE Day were resurfaced for the 80th anniversary, including how she snuck out of the palace ...

Chinese servicemen hold their national flag as they attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, ...

Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, which marked the end of World War II on the continent.

Nazi Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945 thanks to the courage and conviction of young Americans who knew that isolation is no ...

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