A 100-year-old Second World War veteran who witnessed the official ceremony marking Japan ’s surrender has spoken of his memories 80 years on from the end of the conflict. Reg Draper was a stores ...

COMMENTARY: On the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Japan in World War II, it is essential that we look at our ...

On August 14, 1945, as a world ravaged by war held its breath, a single announcement shattered the darkness and ushered in ...

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates. Japan holds a solemn ceremony on August 15, the ...

RI is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of WWII in 1945 with the surrender of Japan on August ...

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.

Learn the meaning, history, and significance of Victory Day in the USA also how it's observed as a state holiday, ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2025. There are 143 days left in the year. 🚨 You need ...

On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of ...

Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945.