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

• 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 victory over fascism and tyranny in May 1945 marked the beginning of a new era. An appreciation for international solidarity and our shared humanity led to the birth of the United Nations, with the overriding mission of saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Our world is still suffering the impact of conflict. Even during the current COVID-19 crisis, we see new efforts to divide people and spread hatred. As we mark this 75th anniversary, let’s remember the lessons of 1945 and work together to end the pandemic and build a future of peace, safety and dignity for all - António Guterres

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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War Top Events and Things to Do

• Read about the stories of veterans who have fought in wars.
• 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.
• Watch a film that dives into the atrocities of World War 2. Here are our suggestions:
  Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
  Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  Come and See (1985)

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