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 ...

This May 8 marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe in World War II — a day to celebrate, but also to ponder the war’s legacy in our time. For generations, World War II ...

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.

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers, and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to ...

May 8 is not a federal holiday in the United States, though it is recognized as Victory in Europe Day in several European countries. It marks the period during WWII when Germany surrendered to ...

VE Day or V-E Day stands for 'Victory in Europe Day'. It is observed on May 8th by the European Union as a national holiday to signify the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.