Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.

Prince Harry sent a special gift to Private Joseph Hammond, a World War II veteran whom he had previously met, in Ghana ahead ...

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union ...

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...

Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, which marked the end of World War II on the continent.

Nazi Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945 thanks to the courage and conviction of young Americans who knew that isolation is no ...

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War can be a potent catalyst for social change back home, WWII also taught us. New technologies like jets, computers, ...

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