Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

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2023 Date8 May 2023
2024 Date8 May 2024
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War seeks to remember the victims of World War II. This day encourages all organizations individuals to pay tribute to all the victims. It serves as a reminder that the United Nations was created after the horrific events of this war. The aims of the UN have remained the same since it was established in 1945. Save future generations from the scourge of war and unite member states to deal with new challenges or threats peacefully.

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War was established in 2004 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 8th and May 9th.

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Facts about this day

  • World War II was one of the deadliest international conflicts in history. A total of 60 to 80 million people were killed. Civilians comprised about 50-55 million of these deaths while military troops comprised 21 to 25 million.
  • Several countries chose to remain neutral during World War II. These included Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
  • The observance aligns with Victory in Europe (VE) Day – celebrated on May 8 – which marks the end of World War II in Europe. It was on this day in 1945 when Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied forces.

Top things to do in Australia for this observance

  • Visit one of the many war memorials around the world. Some popular memorials include the National World War II memorial in Washington, DC or the Cenotaph in London, United Kingdom. Another popular memorial is the Mamayev Kurgan (The Motherland Calls) in Volgograd, Russia.
  • Visit Camp Pell, the former US Army training base turned tourist attraction in Victoria that was used during the Second World War to prepare soldiers for combat in the Pacific. Camp Pell is located in the suburb of Parkville in Melbourne.
  • Visit Kokoda Trail Memorial Walkway in Sydney, which commemorates the Australian soldiers who fought and died in the Papua New Guinea campaign during the Second World War.

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