Proclamation 2026-09506 explained · Proclamation
Victory Day for World War II, 2026
Signed: 2026-05-07 Published: 2026-05-12 Federal Register document: 2026-09506
Agencies: Executive Office of the President
What Proclamation 2026-09506 says
Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Presidential Documents] [Pages 26891-26892] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-09506] Presidential Documents Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 91 / Tuesday, May 12, 2026 / Presidential Documents [[Page 26891]] Proclamation 11028 of May 7, 2026 Victory Day for World War II, 2026 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we celebrate Victory Day for World War II -- we celebrate America's monumental triumph over tyranny and evil in Europe, led by the might of our Armed Forces and those of our Allies. On May 8, 1945, the iron grip of Nazi Germany shattered, and news of victory swept across our great Nation and the world, marking a decisive turning point in the history of freedom. From the legendary storming of the beaches of Normandy to the frigid, hard-fought defense during the Battle of the Bulge, the courage of countless American soldiers carried the Allied cause across the deserts of North Africa and the forests of western Europe until the forces of the Nazi regime collapsed in ruin. Their sacrifice, together with the unwavering resolve of millions of men and women on the home front, drove tyranny to its knees and paved the way for the Allied powers to secure their...
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Proclamation: Victory Day for World War II, 2026
Designate a national 'Victory Day for World War II' in 2026 to honor the Allied victory, commemorate sacrifices of service members, and encourage patriotic observances.
Bipartisan rationale: Both parties prioritize honoring WWII veterans (D emphasis on inclusive remembrance, R on patriotic duty) and prefer clarified executive proclamations to reinforce Article II norms over legislative bloat, preserving Congress for binding laws.
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