U.S. President Donald Trump has officially declared May 8 as Victory Day in World War II, and also proposed renaming November 11 to Victory Day in World War I. In his statement on the social media platform “Truth Social,” he emphasized that the United States did more than any other country to achieve victory in World War II.
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“Many of our allies and friends celebrate May 8 as Victory Day, but we have done more than any other nation to achieve a victorious outcome in World War II. Therefore, I am renaming May 8 as Victory Day in World War II, and November 11 as Victory Day in World War I,” he noted on social media.
He also added that the U.S. has never particularly commemorated these dates, as the country lacks leaders who could do so. According to Trump, “we will start celebrating our victories again,” emphasizing the importance of America’s historical achievements.
Historical Context and Modern Commemoration of Dates
While many countries around the world observe May 8 as a Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, established by the UN in 2004, the U.S. traditionally does not officially commemorate this date. An important role in this celebration is played by the historical date of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which marked the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War II. Over two thousand people died that day, and the country took a significant step in the fight against fascism and imperialism.
World War II began on September 1, 1939, with Germany’s invasion of Poland, which triggered a global conflict and forced the U.S. to enter military action two years later.