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This Day in History on May 8: Victory in Europe Day
May 8 is a date that echoes with historical significance across the globe.1945 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)Arguably the ...
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 ...
Omaha World War II veteran surprised with honorary medal
New Cassell Retirement Center holds an annual event to celebrate Victory in Europe Day. But this one was extra special.
Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II
Cities from London to Moscow are holding events this week as the world observes Thursday’s 80th anniversary of Victory in ...
V-E Day, when allies accepted Germany's surrender in Europe, marked 80 years ago with focus on finishing the job in WWII
While there was jubilation over the war's end in Europe, men were still being called up for service and casualties were still ...
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 ...
Putin’s Victory Day ceasefire set to come into effect
Three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month was set to come ...
Suburban World War II veteran reflects on memories ahead of Victory in Europe Day
Bruce Johnson was barely out of Highland Park High School when he was drafted to fight in World War II. He and the rest of ...