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VE DAY 80: Wakefield to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe
VE Day marked the end of six years of conflict in Europe during World War II, with the German Army surrendering to the Allies ...
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.
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 ...
Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here’s what it means
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to ...
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 ...
How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?
The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...