1. How does President Trump explain the reason for his proclamation of May 8 as "Victory Day for WWII" in the U.S.?

2. How does he describe Americans in WWII?

3. What does the president note about our allies and friends?

4. What does President Trump point out made the allies victory possible in both world wars?

5. For what reasons does the president say these two days of celebrations will not be days off from work?

6. Watch the video under "Resources" below of President Trump making the announcement.
a) Who does he point out made victory possible?
b) What does President Trump point out about U.S. actions following the end of WWII that we never talk about?
c) The president concludes by saying how he noticed the other Allied countries having big celebrations every year to commemorate victory in WWII and said "I think it's time we start celebrating our victories." Do you agree with this?
d) Ask a parent the same question (c).

7. As Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allies, ending the war in Europe, news of the surrender led to spontaneous celebrations across the world and throughout Europe and the United States, with crowds gathering in cities like New York City, including Times Square.
Ask a grandparent what his/her parents remember about May 8, 1945.