Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Victory in Europe Day -
in 2024Updated
On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had ended. Today, on #VEDay, we remember those who fought and died on the continent to protect our freedom.
This beautiful remastered footage was captured by an off duty policeman on 8th May 1945 after Churchill officially declared Victory in Europe. Flags are strung between terraces during the street celebrations in Gateshead. #VEDay
Today marks 79 years since #VEDay, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Join us in remembering the millions of servicemen and women, Allied Forces and those across the Commonwealth, who made great sacrifices for our freedom. We will never forget their courage. Show more
Today is the 79th anniversary of the Second World War coming to an end in Europe. We pause to remember the millions of people who gave their lives in the name of peace. Their immense courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Show more
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) May 8, 2024
On #VEDay we remember the men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. On 8 May 1945, people around the world took to the streets to celebrate the end of World War 2 in Europe. We will never forget. Show more
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) May 8, 2024
Today is the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, 1945. The war in the East goes on until September 1945 and two atomic bombs are dropped. A timely reminder that sometimes the tragedy of war is necessary to defeat pure evil; and that in war, civilians always suffer the most. Show more
V.E Day This post was 4 years ago to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of victory in Europe “My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole” Show more
Today is the 79th anniversary of #VEDay God Bless all who served whether in our armed forces or our land army girls, to all those that kept the home fires burning - Thank You