Today marks the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8, 1945, when Winston Churchill announced the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Political leaders and organizations globally paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Allied forces, including servicemen and women from the Commonwealth and Allied nations. They honored the Greatest Generation's courage and resilience, who fought against tyranny and liberated a continent to secure freedom for future generations. The day is remembered for the joyous celebrations that erupted worldwide, with people taking to the streets, marking a significant moment in history.
On this day in 1945, Nazi Germany signed the unconditional surrender document, officially ending WW2 in Europe. Field Marshall Keitel signs German surrender terms in Berlin 8 May 1945. https://t.co/YdhPb60TDL
Today is Victory in Europe Day. On May 8th, 1945, Germany finally capitulated and the Nazis were vanquished for good. An important victory for the civilized world against the world of barbarity https://t.co/TZvVOBmvuA
Today is VE day. Remembering all those brave men and women from Salford and beyond who gave everything to fight for our freedom and make sure we had a future. We will never forget them. This picture is VE day celebrations by LS Lowry. https://t.co/1AVG5ek1qU
Today marks the anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) day, when the U.S. and Allies accepted the surrender of Germany in 1945 ending World War II in Europe. https://t.co/4yojTSew7G
79 years ago today, men, women, and children took to the streets to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe. We are forever grateful for the courage of the Greatest Generation who sacrificed so much for our freedom. #VEDay #VEDay79 https://t.co/XzORfr8kXJ
Today on VE Day we say thank you to the Greatest Generation. ๐บ๐ธ My father served as a bombardier in World War II, and I was recently blessed to visit his air base with my son. May we continue to pass on these heroes' stories and remember their sacrifice to keep us free.
Today marks 79 years since the end of WWII as we honor Victory in Europe Day. Let's remember all who sacrificed for freedom & peace. https://t.co/WmIK5A5mss
Imagine a spontaneous celebration that swept around the world, people pouring into the streets, cheering & crying with joy & relief. Even the future Queen of the United Kingdom went dancing. After years of terrible war, #OTD in 1945, it was Victory in Europe Day. #WWII #VEDay https://t.co/c06hTruaY0
Today marks the 79th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day.ย On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered and World War II came to a close.ย Let's honor the sacrifices of all the service members who contributed to this historic victory. https://t.co/LPInN2CAwc
Today marks the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. We honor those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the events of V-E Day and World War II. https://t.co/sYDcy2OO7D
The bravery of those who gave their lives to protect our freedom will never be forgotten. On #VEDay, we remember them.
On #VEDay we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation. This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and recall the extraordinary events which led to the liberation of Western Europe. We must never forget the price paid for our freedom and values. https://t.co/Rr1oNvHz2H
Today, Victory Day, or the Day of Liberation from Nazi barbarism, is celebrated across Europe, marking the Red Armyโs final defeat of the Wehrmacht on its own soil in 1945. On the night of May 8, 1945, the Wehrmacht command signed the instrument of surrender, ending World War IIโฆ https://t.co/NcHpnB1Sg2
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1945, cities across Western Europe rejoiced as German troops laid down their arms marking Victory in Europe Day. Skirmishes between Germany and the Soviet Union persisted until the next day. Consequently, V-E Day was not celebrated until the ninth inโฆ https://t.co/TAK24PH1ks
On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had ended. Today, on #VEDay, we remember those who fought and died on the continent to protect our freedom. https://t.co/5Rw2etPTGz
Seventy-nine years ago, Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, marking the official end of the Second World War. On this Victory in Europe Day, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation, who fought to liberate the world from authoritarianism. https://t.co/6nkrSJ0MMa
On this day 79 years ago, WWII came to an end in Europe. We must never forget the sacrifice of the servicemen and women in our armed forces, those from around the Commonwealth and the rest of the world, who paid the ultimate price for securing our freedom. https://t.co/VZdvWjDJ4I
Today on the 79th anniversary of #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad. Let us never forget their service and sacrifice in defence of freedom. https://t.co/K1gfokha0c
Today on #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad. We remember those who fought and died for our freedom and country. We also celebrate those who lived through this terrible war and whose resilience made Britain greater. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ง https://t.co/BtHpM2YJzk
Today on #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad. Let us never forget their service and sacrifice in defence of freedom. 1/2
Today is VE Day. We commemorate the resilience of the ordinary people who defeated fascism across Europe.
Today on #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad. Let us never forget their service and sacrifice in defence of freedom. https://t.co/bOGAdLScbI
On #VEDay we remember all those who served in the cause of freedom on the continent of Europe during the Second World War. https://t.co/t5bf4mVQQ1
Today is #VEDay. On this day 79 years ago Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced the end of the Second World War in Europe. Nearly eight decades on we remember the many British, Commonwealth and Allied personnel who liberated a continent from tyranny. https://t.co/o5zlYSA0Sf
๐ฌ๐ง Today marks the 79th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. From 1939 to 1945, so many answered the call; so many made the ultimate sacrifice. We must never forget them. https://t.co/GpSiAYHVIp
On #VEDay we remember the men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. On 8 May 1945, people around the world took to the streets to celebrate the end of World War 2 in Europe. We will never forget. ๐ท Getty Images https://t.co/SP2yehRnAe
Today marks 79 years since #VEDay, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Join us in remembering the millions of servicemen and women, Allied Forces and those across the Commonwealth, who made great sacrifices for our freedom. We will never forget their courage. https://t.co/3Fkx1exrrq