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King and Queen lead two-minute silence to mark 80 years since VJ Day

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mentioned the word "remorse" in his speech - the first time in more than 10 years (since 2012) the word has been used in a leader’s war memorial address.

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80th VJ Day service is poignant moment for veteran

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King Charles to Lead Commemorations to Mark 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

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'VJ Day is stark reminder of the immense cost we face for securing peace'

Today, we mark eight decades on with a special ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, joined by around 30 remarkable veterans who served in the Far East all those years ago.

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How Britain went 'crazy' for VJ Day: Dancing, bonfires and kissing as the nation celebrated Japan's defeat and final end of WWII

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VJ day marked by pipes at dawn and two-minute silence

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VJ Day LIVE: King Charles warns of today's 'vital lesson' for 80th anniversary

Alan Dickins, now 100, based in York, North Yorkshire, joined the Royal Navy in April 1943 and served as a Radio Operator on the aircraft carrier HMS Furious.

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King Charles' tribute to VJ Day heroes: Monarch echoes his grandfather George VI in inspirational message 80 years on from end of World War Two

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Berkshire marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

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Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on

The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.

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King Willem-Alexander pays tribute to VJ Day heroes in touching message

King Willem-Alexander had paid a touching tribute to VJ Day heroesOn Friday, August 15, the monarch stepped out to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.The National Memorial Foundation organizes an annual commemoration for all

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When is Victory Day in RI? Everything to know about the holiday

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has faced criticism for focusing on Japan's surrender and the atomic bombings, while supporters emphasize Pearl Harbor and Rhode Islanders' wartime sacrifices.

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Salutes and flags mark 80 years since VJ Day

Memorials have been held across the West to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) – signifying the end of World War Two. Crowds took part in a national two-minute silence at 12:00 BST led by the King, Queen and Prime Minister Keir Starmer from the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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This Day in History: WWII victory over Japan announced on Aug. 15, 1945

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On August 15, 1945, the world celebrated victory over Japan and the end of World War II after two atomic bombs were dropped on its cities. Japan surrendered on August 14, but the celebrations were worldwide the next day.

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Rushcliffe: 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day

The 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day and the formal end of World War II marked by council. Whilst VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of armed forces personnel from across the Commonwealth and Allied nations were still involved in bitter fighting in the Far East.

Commemorations For 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan

The King and Queen have led a two minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

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When is Victory Over Japan Day, how is it marked and what happened?

The official VJ Day in the UK is on August 15, with the US marking Victory over Japan on September 2. In Japan the day is known as the "memorial day for the end of the war".

Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions. Monday is Rhode Island’s 77th annual Victory Day, making the state once again the only place in America that honors the end of World War II with a legal holiday.