Primary Source Spotlight: V-E Day & V-J Day
![V.E. Day, May 8, 1945, night illumination over K.D. [i.e., King David Hotel] & Y.M.C.A.](https://primarysourcenexus.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/VE-Day-e1589987222812.jpg "V.E. Day, May 8, 1945, night illumination over King David Hotel & Y.M.C.A.")
V-E Day celebrates the Allied World War II victory in Europe and V-J Day the victory over Japan.
V-E Day historical newspaper coverage
V-J Day historical newspaper coverage
Legislation
- A concurrent resolution to pay tribute to the American Veterans of World War II on the 40th anniversary of V-E Day H.Con.Res.141, 99th Congress (1985-1986)
- Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during World War II H.Res.233, 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- A resolution commemorating May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe S.Res.166, 112th Congress (2011-2012)
- A joint resolution designating September 2, 1985, as “V-J Day Commemoration Day” H.J.Res.340, 99th Congress (1985-1986)
- Commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific H.Res.360, 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Library blog posts
- The End of Two Wars (V-E Day)
- A Sailor, a Nurse, and a Kiss, on V-J Day
- VE Day: Take One
- VE Day: This Is Not a Drill!
More articles
- War’s End: Eyewitness to History, Part 1 streaming webcast (transcript – search for V-E and V-J)
- “Pearl Harbor to V-J Day” The Judge Journal Advocate p. 6
- What Is VE Day? BBC
- V-J Day at a Glance The National WWII Museum