Today is VE- Day

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Eighty years ago today, Nazi Germany surrendered, marking the conclusion of brutal hostilities in Europe as the guns fell silent across the continent.
Crowds flocked to Times Square, Piccadilly, Circus, and Red Square in Moscow, as the free world breathed a sigh of relief.
May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe (VE) Day, transcended the war’s conclusion. It was a testament to moral conviction, a signal that tyranny could be vanquished, and a reminder of America’s true potential.
Americans paid a heavy price for this victory. Over 400,000 Americans died in World War II, but was must remember our Allies, including the British who lost 380,000 and Russia who lost over 27 million.
They were a rare occurrence in military history—an army of liberation, not conquerors seeking empire, but citizens answering a call of principle. While many were drafted, millions more volunteered. The United States sent its sons across oceans not to occupy, but to liberate. Towns like Carentan, Bastogne, and Anzio are not remembered for American expansion but for the bloodshed they endured to liberate other nations.
Yet, the legacy of VE Day faces the risk of fading into nostalgia or neglect. Many young Americans are unaware of the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge. Even fewer grasp the moral stakes of the war and the resolve required to overcome it. However, history lessons are not optional but essential for comprehending the world we live in today.
Just over 85,000 of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II were alive as of March 2025.
Although the United States faced further challenges with ongoing conflicts in the Pacific, this day marked a pivotal moment in history for Europe.
Join us as we commemorate the HEROES of World War II and reflect on today’s significance as VE-Day, the day when the guns in Europe fell silent.
“Every Day is Memorial Day”
The Greatest Generations Foundation
Web: www.TGGF.org

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