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

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender ...

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

What is VE Day? Is it a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about a 'Victory Day for World War II' in the US and what to ...

The United States was instrumental in turning the tide of the war in Europe, invading along with Allies the D-Day beaches in ...

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At 3pm eighty years ago on May 8, 1945, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill took to the airwaves to announce that Nazi ...

Events have taken place across Northern Ireland marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the end of World War II ...

Vladimir Putin receives Xi Jinping at the Kremlin during the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. Ukrainian authorities have stated that Russia continues to launch ...