Washington:
On Wednesday, May 8th, President Donald Trump announced the official designation of Victory Day in honor of the 80th anniversary of America’s success in World War II.
He remarked that the day was a celebration for the allies of the war.
“I declared on May 8th that this was an official commemoration for the anniversary,” he noted.
Trump mentioned that while the U.S. aided its allies during the war, it had not adequately celebrated its own victories.
“The United States has never truly had its own celebrations. Victory was nearly ours. Whether people agree or not, we were part of that conflict and received a lot of help from many amazing individuals,” he stated.
Trump expressed concern for the soldiers who fought, asserting that U.S. involvement was crucial to the liberation efforts.
“I consider it a significant loss for those who died and those who valiantly served in World War II. It’s another important observance similar to World War I. We’ll honor that too. It was American tanks, ships, and planes that bested the enemy this week,” he explained.
He also mentioned that the U.S. played a key role in rebuilding the world post-war, stating that it offered substantial aid to countries recovering from devastation.
“There’s something else worth mentioning: we rebuilt the world. We helped restore those who were damaged, which isn’t something everyone else did,” he added.
Trump encouraged Americans to take pride in their contributions to history.
“Every American should feel proud of what these extraordinary patriots have accomplished. So, I’d like to wish everyone a happy Victory Day. We might ensure this celebration continues every year, highlighting both World War I and II. This is our day of victory for World War II,” he concluded.
He quipped about not being able to take days off, humorously noting the abundance of celebratory days ahead.
“In the coming years, we’ll celebrate significant occasions every day. There’s just not enough room on the calendar for all the holidays! We’ve already honored many victories, but we’ll surely have a day for victory,” he said.
“I think it’s time for the U.S. to start recognizing its achievements,” he remarked.
