On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. Recognized in Rhode Island since 1948, Victory Day is ...

In World War II, an estimated 5 million Ukrainians, among them around 1.5 million Jewish Ukrainians, were murdered by the Nazi forces that invaded the Soviet Union. Their fascist collaborators in the ...

This year's event carries extra significance, experts on Russia say. LONDON -- On May 9, Russia will celebrate Victory Day, its huge national holiday commemorating the anniversary of the defeat of the ...

(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared Veterans Day as "Victory Day" to commemorate the ending of World Wars I and II. "Today is not only Veterans Day but it is my ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions. Monday is Rhode Island’s 77th annual Victory Day, making the ...

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has faced criticism for focusing on Japan's surrender and the atomic bombings, ...