Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.
This V-E Day marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender to Allied forces.
The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.
Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.
