Commemorations open with a military procession watched by WW2 veterans, royals and huge crowds.

Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day - On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Each year the United States Veterans’ Organization, Inc., the conduit of 16 veteran organizations on Staten Island — sponsors the annual Memorial Day Parade.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he would rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I” in an attempt to purportedly celebrate U.S. military victories. In a late-night Truth ...

Proud veterans joined politicians and three ... Below is a selection of some of the best photos from throughout the day. Pool via Getty Images The Red Arrows' trademark red, blue and white smoke ...