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Trump Proposes New Names for Veterans and Victory Days

5/2/2025

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President Donald Trump has proposed renaming Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" and establishing May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II," seeking to honor U.S. military triumphs. He believes the nation has overlooked its victories, but any official change to federal holidays requires Congressional approval.

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President Donald Trump has proposed renaming Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" and establishing May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II," seeking to honor U.S. military triumphs. He believes the nation has overlooked its victories, but any official change to federal holidays requires Congressional approval.