Donald Trump's New Holidays: Celebrating US Victories in World War I and II
"We Surpassed Everyone Else": Trump Claims United States' Unparalleled Role in WWII Victory
In a bold move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to establish two new holidays in the United States; Americans will now commemorate Victory Days for both World War I and World War II on November 11 and May 8 respectively. Trump announced this through his social media platform, Truth Social.
"We won both wars, no one came close to us in strength, courage, and military prowess. But we don't celebrate anything else - because we no longer have leaders who know how to do it!", Trump declared, urging Americans to start observing these holidays.
A New Look for November 11
Previously, the U.S. celebrated Veterans Day on November 11, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany in 1918. Originally named Armistice Day, it was declared a national holiday in 1926 and renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor living veterans of military actions. With Trump's proposal, November 11 may transition into World War I Victory Day. This shift could refocus attention solely on WWI victories, potentially marginalizing recognition of veterans from other conflicts.
May 8: Victory Day for World War II
On the other hand, May 8 was commemorated as Victory in Europe Day but was not a federal holiday in the U.S. With Trump's rebranding, it could become World War II Victory Day. This move formalizes U.S. observance but introduces a U.S.-centric narrative emphasizing America’s “largest contribution” to victory[4][5].
The Great War and the Second World War - A Perspective
World War I was fully concluded later - on September 2, 1945, when Japan surrendered. Russia established a commemorative date for this event on September 3.
In a standout move, Donald Trump has previously stated that the U.S. won World War II, and Moscow merely helped Washington achieve this. In 2025, he reinforced this statement, arguing that "Russia helped us win World War II, losing nearly 60 million lives in the process." While the Kremlin respectfully disagreed with the president's statement[1], Trump's calls to focus on U.S. military achievements continue to resonate with a segment of the American public.
Now, as the nation looks forward to these new holidays, the debate regarding the role of the U.S. in both world wars and its rightful place in history remains a topic of intense discussion.
- Donald Trump has announced the establishment of new holidays in the United States, commemorating Victory Days for both World War I and World War II on November 11 and May 8 respectively.
- With Trump's proposal, November 11 could transition into World War I Victory Day, potentially marginalizing recognition of veterans from other conflicts.
- On the other hand, May 8, previously commemorated as Victory in Europe Day, could become World War II Victory Day, introducing a U.S.-centric narrative emphasizing America’s “largest contribution” to victory.
- In a statement, Trump argued that Russia helped the U.S. win World War II, losing nearly 60 million lives in the process, a perspective that continues to resonate with a segment of the American public, fueling ongoing debates regarding the role of the U.S. in both world wars and its rightful place in history.
