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Trump Proclaims May 8 as WWII Victory Day, Keeps Veterans Day Intact

The White House clarifies that Veterans Day will remain unchanged, with new proclamations added to honor World War I and II victories.

President Donald Trump speaks before Steve Witkoff is sworn as special envoy during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as 'Victory Day for World War II,' aligning with European VE Day observances.
  • The administration confirmed that Veterans Day on November 11 will remain unchanged, with an additional proclamation to recognize World War I's armistice on the same date.
  • Trump emphasized the symbolic nature of the new proclamations, stating they will not result in additional federal holidays or days off for Americans.
  • Veterans and historians voiced concerns over initial plans to rename Veterans Day, citing the importance of honoring all veterans across conflicts, not just World Wars I and II.
  • No executive orders or congressional actions have been taken to formalize the proclamations, leaving them as symbolic gestures rather than legally recognized holidays.