VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the end of the Second World War in Europe on 8 May 1945. It was a day of immense relief and joy, as the long and brutal conflict that had ravaged the ...

VE Day is May 8, celebrating the official surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces to end World War II. Monday kicked off four days of events commemorating the end of most fighting in Europe 80 ...

Christiane Amanpour speaks to historian and author Margaret MacMillan about her reflections on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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 ...

Marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, dozens gathered Thursday at the National World War II Memorial to commemorate Victory in Europe Day with a solemn ceremony honoring the ...

By Olivia Kemp, CNN London (CNN) — Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the ...

VE Day marked the end of hostilities in the European Theater in World War II. The lanterns' flames represent the "light of peace" that emerged from the darkness of war, and the red represents the ...