“On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.”
V-E Day is celebrated in America and Britain
Wikipedia – Victory in Europe Day
V-E Day 1945: The celebration heard ’round the world
https://www.google.com/search?q=victory+in+europe+day
I heard on the radio today that we are losing U.S. WWII vets at the rate of 300 a day.
https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/newsroom/releases/2015/cb15-tps41_wwii_graphic.pdf
Thanks for the graphics and the reminder to never forget the service of ‘the greatest generation’. I fear their sacrifice is being forgotten as their numbers dwindle and our short-term memory span moves on to the next ‘shiny penny’ that distracts us: Corona, elections, etc.