Multiple liberals online are claiming Trump is trying to get rid of Veteran’s Day, however here is the truth.
A powerful new holiday pays tribute to the Greatest Generation and America’s unmatched leadership on the world stage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has officially declared May 8th as “Victory Day” in the United States—a historic step to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and strength of American troops in World War II.
The date aligns with Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day), when Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied Forces in 1945. For decades, countries across Europe have commemorated this critical moment in history—but until now, the U.S. had no formal day of national celebration.
“Many of our allies celebrate May 8th—but no nation did more than America to secure victory,” President Trump said on Truth Social. “It’s time we celebrate our own greatness again.”
🇺🇸 A Nation’s Courage Remembered
On May 7, 1945, Germany’s military leadership agreed to an unconditional surrender. By the following day, fighting in Europe had ceased. Several months later, after the United States deployed atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrendered as well, bringing World War II to a formal close on September 2, 1945.
While America has long held local and regional tributes to its World War II veterans, there has never been a federally recognized holiday to mark this incredible victory. Trump’s announcement changes that.
This patriotic move echoes former President Harry Truman’s 1946 proclamation, which designated August 14 as Victory Over Japan Day, calling on Americans to honor the men and women who gave their all for liberty.
“We don’t celebrate our victories anymore,” Trump wrote. “We won both World Wars. Nobody was close. But our leaders stopped honoring it. That ends now.”
🗓 November 11 Also Recognized as WWI Victory Day
In the same post, President Trump revealed that November 11, traditionally known as Veterans Day, will also be recognized as World War I “Victory Day.”
This renewed focus on American military history is part of Trump’s broader effort to restore national pride and military respect. For the millions of veterans and proud American families who have long yearned for stronger recognition, the announcement comes as a long-awaited and emotional victory of its own.
🔻 Why This Matters to Every Patriot
- Revives national pride in American military triumphs
- Educates future generations on the price of freedom
- Counters historical revisionism that downplays U.S. leadership
- Restores faith in American exceptionalism