Donald Trump announced late Thursday that it plans to designate it as World War II "Victory Day" in the United States on May 8, which coincides with the "European Victory Day" celebrated in much of Europe since the Germans surrendered in 1945.
Trump acknowledged in a factual society that “many of our allies and friends” had already celebrated on May 8, but he said the United States should join because “we have done more than we have achieved victory so far than any other country.”
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Document: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the garland ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to mark the 75th anniversary of the European victory on May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
(On May 7, 1945, the Germans surrendered to the Allies and agreed to stop all actions the next day.
World War II officially ended late September 2, with the Japanese signing a surrender tool, although Japan waved the white flag on August 14, about a week after the United States dropped atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
There are no public holidays in the United States that commemorate World War II, but for decades, May, August and September have held commemorative ceremonies in May, August and September.
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Former President Harry Truman, who took office at the end of World War II, made a declaration in August 1946, declaring August 14 as "Victory Japan".
President Harry S. Truman (Harry S. (Provided by the US Department of Defense)
“I call on the American people to preach the day of victory in honor of the dedication of men and women, and through the day of prayer and high determination that inspires constant efforts and our efforts in the actions of our heroes.
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In the same article, Trump said that November 11 will also be considered the "Victory Day" of World War I.
After the U.S. military in northeastern, St. Mihiel, France cheered after the end of World War I in November 1918. (AP)
"We won two wars and no one is close to us in terms of strength, heroism or military glory, but we never celebrate anything," the president wrote. "That's because we no longer have leaders and know what to do! We will start celebrating our victory again!"