World Marks 70th Anniversary of VE Day

  08 May 2015    Read: 1019
World Marks 70th Anniversary of VE Day
May 8 is the 70th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, marking the day in 1945 when Nazi troops finally laid down their arms, ending World War II on the continent.
In Britain, hundreds of remembrance ceremonies are taking place Friday, while concerts and street parties are being held across the country in an effort to re-create the spirit of the day.

A large concert is scheduled for London`s Saint James Park where there will also be a reception for 2,000 veterans.

On Sunday, Queen Elizabeth will attend a VE thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

In France, President Francois Hollande will place a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will take part in the ceremony.

Russia will mark the day with a parade on Moscow`s Red Square.

In the United States, a large array of World War II aircraft will fly over Washington on in honor of the veterans of the war in town for a ceremony at the World War II memorial.

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