Donald Trump has signed a proclamation officially declaring May 8 as Victory Day for World War II. The newly created holiday will be celebrated to commemorate the “Allied Powers' triumph” in ...

The announcement was not accompanied by an executive order. The power to create and amend public holidays rests with Congress ...

May 8 and November 11 are new national holidays for WWII and WWI victories that don't replace Veterans Day or close businesses.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.