Restoring recognition the nation long deserved, the 47th President of the United States will honor American military victories with new national holidays for World War I and World War II.
Unlike other countries that celebrate their contributions to these global conflicts, America has failed to properly commemorate its decisive role in securing freedom for the world.
Trump’s plans keep Veterans Day intact while adding special recognition for America’s pivotal wartime accomplishments.
Through his Truth Social platform, Trump announced his decision to designate November 11, 1918, the date when World War I hostilities ended, and May 8, 1945, which marks the Allies’ victory in World War II, as special commemorative days.
The move aims to properly acknowledge America’s crucial role in both world-changing conflicts while maintaining existing holidays.
“We won two World Wars, but we never took credit for it — Everyone else does!” Trump stated.
This underscores how other allied nations have long celebrated these victories while America has remained more subdued in acknowledging its contributions.
Trump’s announcement created initial confusion about whether these new designations would replace Veterans Day, which already falls on November 11.
Still, the White House quickly clarified this would not be the case. “We are not renaming Veteran’s Day,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.
This makes clear that Veterans Day would remain unchanged in both name and observance.
Likewise, the President emphasized that these new observances would be symbolic in nature and would not disrupt American productivity. He explained:
“We will not be closing the Country for these two very important Holidays, November 11 and May 8, World War I and World War II, because we already have too many Holidays in America—There are not enough days left in the year. We were Workers then, and we are Workers now!”
While many patriotic Americans welcomed the recognition of the nation’s military accomplishments, officially establishing these dates as federal holidays would require congressional action.
The administration has indicated that documentation regarding these commemorations will follow.
Trump’s move to honor America’s wartime achievements is part of his broader agenda to restore national pride and recognition for American exceptionalism, which has been diminished under progressive leadership.
The decision reflects Trump’s consistent commitment to honoring military service and celebrating American victories.
“All over the World, the Allies are celebrating the Victory we had in World War II. The only Country that doesn’t celebrate is the United States of America, and the Victory was only accomplished because of us,” Trump noted in his announcement.
Ultimately, creating these commemorative days represents another step in Trump’s efforts to make America great again.
