On May 8th, 1945, the Allied Forces received the unconditional surrender from Nazi Germany, effectively ending hostilities in the European theater of World War II. Several world leaders took time today to commemorate the 71st anniversary of this great victory for freedom.
VE Day. We're grateful to those who fought the Nazis, including hundreds of thousands of Jews in the Allied armies. pic.twitter.com/KxG49wYY58
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 8, 2016
#OnThisDay 1945 Churchill spoke to the nation from the No.10 Cabinet Room on #VEDay, end of WW2 in Europe #10history pic.twitter.com/KvjRvyvQg0
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) May 8, 2016
Our brave troops fought and sacrificed for the Allied victory in Europe. On this anniversary of #VEDay, as always, we will remember them.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 8, 2016
French President calls #VEDay a reminder that war "is on our doorstep." pic.twitter.com/nfMSIFipdi
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 8, 2016
Absent from the world leaders remembering VE Day is President Obama. Thus far, the president has yet to make an acknowledgement.
As we mark the 71st anniversary of the #VictoryinEurope, #DoD honors all who sacrificed for freedom. #VEDay pic.twitter.com/ea4unwtxa9
— Department of Defense ?? (@DeptofDefense) May 8, 2016
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71 years ago today… #VEDay pic.twitter.com/BU1WEmXnmx
— Matt Rodewald FOX 10 (@Matt_Fox10) May 8, 2016
Today is the 71st anniversary of VE Day, the end of World War II in Europe: https://t.co/MqtZQPi32a #VEDay pic.twitter.com/jOu3px1ebj
— PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (@PADMVA) May 8, 2016
71 years ago, Germany surrendered to Allied Forces. Thank you to the Greatest Generation. #VEDay pic.twitter.com/emXRYBd6fr
— Boot Campaign (@BootCampaign) May 8, 2016
It is still remarkable to think about the dedication and commitment the Greatest Generation had for this nation, many of whom paid for our freedom with their lives. We must never forget them.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct a typo.
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