This week marks an historic milestone in world history, with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe: VE-Day. On May 8, 1945, Axis forces in Europe, led by Germany, signed articles of surrender—not just an armistice. Last year, plans began for a series of events that would appropriately mark the occasion, including flyovers using historic aircraft in Washington, DC, and a gala event in the city to mark the victory. The activities in DC would be matched by similar flights and festivities in Hawaii in September to signify the end of the war in the Pacific in August 1945.
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Key Takeaways:
- The 75th anniversary of VE-Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe, was marked on May 8.
- Planned celebratory events in Washington, D.C., including a gala and a warbird flyover, have been postponed from May to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To still honor the original anniversary date, a special livestream presentation titled "Victory In Europe—VE DAY 75 Years Later" was broadcast on May 8.
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