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VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union ...
How Putin uses the USSR’s victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it’s also ...
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, ...
80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers
A German organization is painstakingly searching for fallen German soldiers in order to identify them and rebury them, 80 ...
‘The Last Good War?’: Poll shows Americans have conflicted views of World War II
With fears of a new world war ascendant, the lessons of World War II continue to resonate, though there is less agreement ...
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 ...
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...
Russia and China mark victory in WW2 as Ukraine war grinds on
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a parade ...
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 ...