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National V-J Day

National V-J Day

National V-J Day:

National V-J Day is celebrated on the 2nd of September every year. It’s a day to honor the World War II victory of the Allies (The US, France, Great Britain, and other nations).

Year Date Day Where
2023 2nd September Saturday United States
2023 2nd September Monday United States
2025 2nd September Tuesday United States

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Why National V-J Day?

As you can see, this is a very special day for Americans. However, there are so many things we can learn about World War II on this day. Maybe that’s the reason why every American wants to observe this event. It’s not a victory celebration, it’s a way to honor the war fallen and their contribution.

That’s why you can see citizens observing this day in several ways. And it’s our duty to encourage everyone, especially the new generation to discover the value of this victory. And that’s why the government also celebrates this special day with different activities.

How Can We Observe National V-J Day:

Every American should observe this historic day. The best thing is you don’t have to do a lot of activities to celebrate this event. On the other hand, you can spend the day doing some unique things. In the following list, we will share how should you observe this historic day:

  • Learn About The War

If it’s your first time observing the day, you have to learn about the war. The good thing is there are so many resources available both online and offline. You can either read a book or check a couple of articles published on the internet. 

  • Talk to a Veteran

Most of us have no idea what happened on that day after the war victory announcement. Well, you can learn a lot of things if you know a veteran. And it will be the best way to celebrate this special day. 

  • Visit a War Memorial

If you have time and you want to take a unique way, you can visit a war memorial. It will be easier if there’s a war memorial in your locality. On the other hand, you can plan a trip with your family to visit a war memorial. 

  • Watch Historical Movies

Don’t want to visit a war memorial? You can spend your day watching some war movies. You see, there are so many World War II-themed movies. Choose one as per your preference. 

  • Visit The Grave of The Fallen

Another unique way to observe this day is by visiting the grave of the fallen. Many of these veterans fought in World War II. So, it will be a good idea to honor their contribution. 

  • Spread Awareness

As we noted before, many people are still not aware of the value of this special day. You can take advantage to spread awareness among your circle. The best way to spread awareness about this event is by using social media platforms. 

It’s the best event for spreading awareness. If it’s your first time celebrating, make sure you share your story on social media by using the #NationalVJDay hashtag.

Interesting Facts About National V-J Day:

When you dig deeper into American history, you can learn a lot of things. You might know that every citizen knows the value of this special day. Still, there are so many things one can learn. If you haven’t celebrated this event before and it’s your first time, there are some amazing facts you would love to know. That’s why we will share some interesting facts about V-J Day’s aftermath in the next section. Keep reading.

Interesting Facts About V-J Day’s Aftermath

  • The famous ‘kiss’ photograph wasn’t the real one. They were two different photos published in different newspapers; one in New York Times and another one in Life magazine. Many people claimed to be the couple in that photograph.
  • V-J Day has two dates; the official one is 2nd September 1945 and the unofficial one is 15th August 1945
  • The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused more than 200,000 casualties
  • After the Japanese surrender, over 100 prisoners in Japanese custody were murdered overnight.
  • Rhode Island is the only state in the US that observes this day as an official holiday.

History of National V-J Day:

As we noted before, Victory over Japan Day is one of the most important days in American history. On 15th August 1945, Imperial Japan surrendered in World War II. However, V-J Day is a celebration to honor the victory of World War II. The formal surrender was held on 2nd September 1945.

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