Trump will rename Veterans Day to celebrate US victories in World Wars
Summary
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Veterans Day as "Victory Day for World War I" and designating 8 May, known as VE Day, as "Victory Day for World War II." However, there isn't yet an executive order to confirm these changes, and it's uncertain if the 8 May will be declared a federal holiday, which takes the approval of the US Congress.Key Facts
- President Trump suggested changing the name of Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I."
- The proposed new name for 8 May, known as VE Day, is "Victory Day for World War II."
- An executive order has not been made to confirm these new names.
- It is not sure if 8 May, which marks Germany's surrender and the end of World War II in Europe, will become a federal holiday.
- Final decisions on federal holidays rest with the US Congress.
- Veterans Day, marked on 11 November, honors all US military veterans and was originally called Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I in 1918.
- Memorial Day, always celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors American soldiers killed in battle.
- Trump has previously suggested holding military parades in Washington to celebrate the US military, but the details are still unconfirmed.
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