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Trump Pushes to Rename U.S. WWII and WWI Commemorations as ‘Victory Days’

The former president's announcement, lacking formal White House backing, faces criticism from historians and raises diplomatic concerns with Russia.

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Overview

  • Donald Trump announced plans to rename May 8 and November 11 as 'Victory Day in World War II' and 'Victory Day in World War I,' respectively, via Truth Social.
  • The White House has not issued any formal decree or documentation to implement these changes, leaving the proposal unofficial.
  • Historians have challenged Trump’s claims that the U.S. played a singularly dominant role in winning both world wars, emphasizing the significant contributions of other Allied nations, including the Soviet Union.
  • Russia, which celebrates its WWII victory on May 9, may view Trump’s assertions as dismissive of its sacrifices, potentially straining diplomatic relations.
  • This initiative follows Trump’s broader efforts to reshape U.S. historical narratives, including the reinstatement of Columbus Day earlier in his presidency.