World War II officially ended later in the year ... issued a proclamation in August 1946 declaring Aug. 14 as "Victory Over Japan Day." "And I call upon the people of the United States to observe ...

World War II in Europe ended on May 8, 1945, though the war against Japan continued in the Far ... He said he was renaming May 8 as Victory Day for World War II and Nov. 11 as Victory Day for ...

In 1946, President Harry Truman issued a proclamation establishing Aug. 14 as "Victory Over Japan Day,” calling on ... disparaged the post-World War II set of international alliances such ...

World War II officially ended later in the year ... issued a proclamation in August 1946 declaring Aug. 14 as “Victory Over Japan Day.” “And I call upon the people of the United States ...