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 ...

World War II soldier from Gravette killed during D-Day invasion to be buried next month ...

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

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

Such poignancy, such dignity, such humility. VE Day 80: The Nation Pays Tribute was made special by World War II veterans like Alan Kennett, who served with the RAF in Normandy and is 101 this month.

"We go around we try to honor our veterans we do lots of parades, we've got one coming up on Memorial Day over in Rochester," said Stephen Keith. The Keiths collect World War II vehicles and ...

This Memorial Day, the Home of the Heroes is honoring those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice. One of those is a man who you may not have heard of, but you may have heard of what he wrote.

As we mark Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their lives to defend democracy, I can’t help but reflect on how fragile ...

May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered ... Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according ...

European countries, including Germany, are commemorating the end of World War II on the continent. Europe's deadliest war came to an end 80 years ago. Ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of ...

And the 101-year-old then gave Camilla a kiss on the hand as she left the VIP stand where 31 British Legion veterans had sat with royalty and politicians to mark VE Day 80. Cheeky Jack ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton and more working royals to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.