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Trump, Veterans Day

Trump wants to rename Veterans Day. Has the US ever renamed a holiday? Here's what we know

President Trump proposed a new name for Veteran's Day. How often does this happen? Has the U.S. ever done it before? Here's what we know.

USA TODAY · 3h

New name for Veterans Day? Trump says he wants to change it to Victory Day.

Trump said on social media that he's pushing to rename Veterans Day and to formally recognize May 8 in the United States as a way to acknowledge Americans' efforts in World Wars I and II.

The New York Times · 2d

Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day ‘Victory Day for World War I’

The president said he would also label May 8, known as V-E Day for Victory in Europe, as “Victory Day for World War II,” and vowed to celebrate America’s military wins.

Victory in Europe Day, Military Parade

The Seattle Times · 35m

AP PHOTOS: Britain’s V-E Day parade draws thousands celebrating 80th anniversary

Britain marked Monday the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, honoring the men and women who fought during World War II. The day featured a procession by members of the British armed forces, accompanied by

The Washington Post · 5h

Thousands of people gather near Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

Thousands of people have lined the roads around the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace as British and allied troops paraded past at the start of four days of pageantry to mark the 80th anniver

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

King Charles and Royals Gather for Military Parade to Mark VE Day Anniversary

Britain's King Charles and senior royals will join veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of "VE Day" - the end of fighting in Europe in World War Two.

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Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

President Trump announced plans to designate May 8 as World War II "Victory Day" and Nov. 11 as World War I "Victory Day," ...

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AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union’s sacrifice in World War II

When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war ...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution38m

100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII

A 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and honor the men and women who fought to save the ...

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Trump says he wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he wants to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11, to “Victory Day ...

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Trump to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans groups disagreed with the move, saying it detracted from veterans from other wars, including the Vietnam War and war ...

The Kyiv Independent on MSN4h

Russia сancels Victory Day parade in occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, state media reports

Russia has canceled this year's Victory Day parade in the occupied Crimean port city of Sevastopol, Russian state-controlled ...

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Trump Announces Victory Day For WWII But Gets The Date Wrong: 'A Complete Moron'

The president said that America will celebrate Victory Day on May 8, seemingly unaware that the U.S. kept fighting for months.

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