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What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?

Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

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Trump designates Thursday 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 during World War II

WWII, Victory in Europe Day

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How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

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Britain’s royal family commemorates 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

King Charles led the tributes in London’s Westminster Abbey, laying a wreath to mark the 80th anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe Day’ and the surrender of Nazi Germany.

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Sussex comes together to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

People across Sussex came together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In Brighton, the beacon on the seafront was lit and readings were heard as part of national celebrations on Thursday,

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose ...

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What is VE day? Is V-E day a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about May 8 and WWII

Here's what President Donald Trump said and his new proclamations. What is known internationally as Victory in Europe (VE) Day is being commemorated around the world this week, including England ...

CBS News among U.S. outlets allowed into Russia for Victory Day parade as Trump thaws relations with Moscow

As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in ...

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Russia anticipates victory in Ukraine at 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat

As Russian tanks, missiles and drones rumble through Red Square on Friday for the annual Victory Day parade celebrating the ...

'We will never forget,' King says in handwritten note at VE Day service

Senior royals joined veterans at the service in Westminster Abbey, as events across the UK mark the 80th anniversary.

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China's Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade meant to reassure Russians as Ukraine conflict drags on

China's Xi Jinping joined Vladimir Putin for a huge Victory Day parade in Moscow, hoping to reassure Russians of their nation ...

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French president points to return of 'specter of war' at Victory in Europe Day ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that the “specter of war” had returned in Europe during his speech at a ...

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British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...

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