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World War II's troubling legacy in Europe
With many conditions that preceded that conflict at work again on the continent, we can only hope that freedom prevails as it ...
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Trump proclaimed Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II, insisting the country should ...
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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine
Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th ...
How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day ...
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 recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender ...