Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who lost their lives during WWII; May 8-9, 2024.

FORUM: “Observe a minute of silence.” 2024 Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who lost their lives during WWII. The Second World War had a profound impact on the international community, and established the conditions for the creation of the United Nations. This weekend marks the official remembrance of the tens of millions of civilians and soldiers who died during the War. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #8may, #9may, #WWIIhistory, #MinuteofSilence, #TimeofRemembrance, #RemembranceDay, #VictoryDay, #VEday, #GreatPatrioticWar.

EVENTS: On 8 and 9 May 2024; to mark the anniversary of the End of the Second World War, the United Nations invite the 193 member countries, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, to pay tribute to the victims of the war and participate to high-level talks. A special exhibition relating World War II through photos will highlight the role of the CIS (former Soviet Union) in the defeat of fascism. Explore the Russian state library International events.

The Military Parade will be held on the Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.

• In Moscow, Russia, On May 9th, the President will attend military parade to mark the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War; The Guests of honor at the parade will be  the President of the Republic of Belarus Mr.Alexander Lukashenkoer, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Emomali Rahmon, the President of Turkmenistan Mr. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev,  the President of the Republic of Cuba Mr. Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, and President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Together with Vladimir Putin, the leaders will also take part in a flower-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In the afternoon, bilateral Russian-Cuban, Russian-Lao and Russian-Bissau-Guinean high-level talks will take place.
• In Normandy France; A tribute to the military soldiers at the American cemetery will be observed.
• At the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the museum will will present the war through exhibits to honor the troops who perished in the fight, they were listed as missing in action or were prisoners of war; the veterans who returned; and the sacrifices of their families in the fight to preserve freedom.
• The Defense Department will pay tribute to all who served the nation during World War II and to the Allied countries whose service members fought side-by-side with America’s forces
• The Auschwitz museum in Poland will lay flowers to remember the millions of jewish murdered. Explore the memorial and exhibits.

Speech by the President of Russia at the military parade to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 (May 9, 2024).

Russia is now going through a difficult, milestone period. The fate of the Motherland, its future depends on each of us. Today, on Victory Day, we realize this even more acutely and clearly and invariably look up to the generation of winners - brave, noble, wise, for their ability to cherish friendship and steadfastly endure adversity, to always be confident in themselves and in their country, sincerely and selflessly love the Motherland. We celebrate Victory Day in the context of a special military operation. All its participants - those who are on the front line, on the line of combat contact - are our heroes. We bow to your perseverance and self-sacrifice, dedication. All of Russia is with you. Our veterans believe in you and worry about you. Their spiritual involvement in your destinies and exploits inextricably binds generations of heroes of the Fatherland. <...> In the West, they would like to forget the lessons of the Second World War, but we remember that the fate of humanity was decided in grandiose battles near Moscow and Leningrad, Rzhev, Stalingrad, Kursk and Kharkov, near Minsk, Smolensk and Kiev, in difficult, bloody battles from Murmansk to the Caucasus and Crimea. <...> At the same time, I would like to emphasize: Russia has never belittled the importance of the second front and the help of the allies. We honor the courage of all the soldiers of the anti-Hitler coalition, members of the Resistance, underground fighters, partisans, the courage of the people of China, who fought for their independence against the aggression of militaristic Japan. We will always remember, we will never forget our common struggle and inspiring traditions of alliance.

Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovitch Putin, President of Russia.

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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the WWII; May 8-9 2023.

 FORUM: "Observing a Minute of Silence." 2023 Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the WWII. On May and 9 May, the International Community mark the end of the World War II and the defeat of the German Nazis; the armed forced worlwide are paying tibute to soldiers and those who lost their Lives.

                              

COMMEMORATIONS: 2023 Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the WWII.

For the VE Day in Europe the children and grandchildren of veterans prganize public lectures, Candeling and Memorial ceremonies, it's also a occasion to bring flowers to veterans Cemetaries.

PARADE: Every year, at the 9th of May, the victory parades goes all over Russia.

The Victory Parade is dedicated to 78th Anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Army in WWII (Great Patriotic War) at the 9th of May, 1945.

Veterans Day 2013

Presidential Proclamation -- Veterans Day, 2013

VETERANS DAY, 2013

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

On Veterans Day, America pauses to honor every service member who has ever worn one of our Nation's uniforms. Each time our country has come under attack, they have risen in her defense. Each time our freedoms have come under assault, they have responded with resolve. Through the generations, their courage and sacrifice have allowed our Republic to flourish. And today, a Nation acknowledges its profound debt of gratitude to the patriots who have kept it whole.
As we pay tribute to our veterans, we are mindful that no ceremony or parade can fully repay that debt. We remember that our obligations endure long after the battle ends, and we make it our mission to give them the respect and care they have earned. When America's veterans return home, they continue to serve our country in new ways, bringing tremendous skills to their communities and to the workforce -- leadership honed while guiding platoons through unbelievable danger, the talent to master cutting-edge technologies, the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. These men and women should have the chance to power our economic engine, both because their talents demand it and because no one who fights for our country should ever have to fight for a job.
This year, in marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, we resolved that in the United States of America, no war should be forgotten, and no veteran should be overlooked. Let us always remember our wounded, our missing, our fallen, and their families. And as we continue our responsible drawdown from the war in Afghanistan, let us welcome our returning heroes with the support and opportunities they deserve.
Under the most demanding of circumstances and in the most dangerous corners of the earth, America's veterans have served with distinction. With courage, self-sacrifice, and devotion to our Nation and to one another, they represent the American character at its best. On Veterans Day and every day, we celebrate their immeasurable contributions, draw inspiration from their example, and renew our commitment to showing them the fullest support of a grateful Nation.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2013, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA