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Indianapolis Star
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies. The fighting in Europe stopped when the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command, Alfred Jodl, surrendered at General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Allied headquarters in Reims on May 7, 1945. Mere weeks after assuming the office, President Harry Truman said in his address to the nation, "the flags of freedom fly over all Europe," according to the National World War II Museum. In London, Winston Churchill addressed the cheering crowds saying, "This is your victory." The crowds responded, "No, it's yours," according to the museum. 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 surrender documents signed by German Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel on May 8, 1945. Fighting in the Pacific theater continued for weeks, until the Japanese government surrendered on Aug. 14, 1945.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe Show Caption Hide Caption 80 years on: VE Day and Europe's liberation This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the war in Europe, which claimed millions of lives. unbranded - Newsworthy May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies. The fighting in Europe stopped when the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command, Alfred Jodl, surrendered at General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Allied headquarters in Reims on May 7, 1945. Mere weeks after assuming the office, President Harry Truman said in his address to the nation, "the flags of freedom fly over all Europe," according to the National World War II Museum. In London, Winston Churchill addressed the cheering crowds saying, "This is your victory." The crowds responded, "No, it's yours," according to the museum. 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 surrender documents signed by German Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel on May 8, 1945. Fighting in the Pacific theater continued for weeks, until the Japanese government surrendered on Aug. 14, 1945. See what it looked like as the surrender took place and the celebrations commenced on Victory in Europe Day, 1945. Europe celebrates end of fighting, first VE Day
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Five local WWII Veterans take off to visit the National WWII Museum
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Since 2015, the Gary Sinise Foundation has been bringing World War II veterans to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans through its Soaring Valor initiative to visit the museum and spread awareness and education on the importance of service and sacrifice. Five local World War II veterans are getting the chance to visit the museum this week. 'The Gary Sinise Foundation is a wonderful organization, not only for veterans, but for first responders in their families as well they go over and above their support of these folks for veterans in particular it's great that you know they're reaching out and getting World War II veterans down to the museum that was built for them,' said guardian Martin Leamy. Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight CEO Martin Leamy is known for taking veterans to Washington, D.C. twice a year for the Honor Flight. This week he is part of a different mission. Leamy and 5 other guardians are taking 5 local World War II veterans to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The veterans are excited about this opportunity courtesy of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Before the veterans took off they got a heroes send off from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Even during take off the airport firetrucks gave a water splash off. The five local World War II veterans will link up with the rest of the Gary Sinise Foundation Soaring Valor group in Nashville before taking off Wednesday for New Orleans and the museum. The veterans will spend two days checking out the museum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WWII Museum breaks ground on new building
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The National World War II Museum has broken ground on its newest building: The Floyd Education and Collections Pavilion. According to museum officials, the pavilion, seated at 1042-60 Magazine St., will serve several purposes to further the museum's efforts in expanding its exhibits, and was made possible by a $7.5M donation from supporters Timber and Peggy Floyd. The building is reportedly planned to house an exhibition design and production center for developing exhibits for within the museum, as well as other nationwide institutions. Additionally, the ground floor will contain historic vehicles and oversized collection artifacts that were formerly held offsite. WGNO's 2025 Remarkable Women Winner: Karren Alexander Leadership programs will also be a major fixture of the expansion, as the second floor will contain the new Sanderson Leadership Center, planning to offer leadership programs based on the events and lessons of World War II. The courses will reportedly be offered to corporate and nonprofit executives, civic and military leaders and students and educators. Officials say programs will focus on strategic thinking, ethics and decisiveness, utilizing role-playing aspects to immerse participants. For more information, visit the World War II Museum's Kellen Moore addresses adjustments as head coach, offseason moves, NFL Draft and more WWII Museum breaks ground on new building String of car break-ins strikes Gentilly, over six vehicles targeted Slidell man shot after allegedly breaking into home Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fairport's ‘Rosie the Riveter' awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday marked a special return for a local woman with a long history. Fairport's own 'Rosie the Riveter' was recently honored at the National World War II Museum, and bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor. Mary Masciangelo made the trip back from New Orleans on Saturday and was given a warm welcome home at the Rochester airport. She, along with more than a dozen other 'Rosies,' was honored during Friday's Congressional Medal Commemoration Ceremony, which is one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. She spoke with News 8 about how her trip went, and all the other powerful women she met along the way. 'They were super friendly, kind of miss them now [she laughs],' Mary told News 8 on Saturday. 'Treated like a queen, oh my gosh, they couldn't do it enough for us.' When you hear the term 'Rosie the Riveter,' many will of course think of the iconic poster by Norman Rockwell, depicting a woman in a work shirt and bandana, flexing her biceps. Well, she represented a movement during World War II where these 'Rosies' did things no one thought possible, building machines, working in factories, and stepping in where needed. Mary and her guardian left for the trip on Thursday when News 8's Adam Chodak first featured the World War II hero. He met with her once more on Saturday, visiting the airport to congratulate her. Local 'Rosie the Riveter' to be honored a week before turning 100 Another sweet highlight: Mary will celebrate her 100th birthday this week. Happy early birthday from all of us here at News 8, Mary! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
