Celebrating America’s forgotten military triumphs, President Trump announced new national holidays honoring the country’s pivotal World War victories.
See the tweet below.
While other nations honor these historic Allied victories, America has long neglected to appropriately recognize its own crucial role in securing freedom around the world.
Trump announced on Truth Social that he would designate May 8 and November 11 as national holidays commemorating America’s victories in World War II and World War I.
These designations will stand alongside the existing Veterans Day, which will remain unchanged, contrary to initial speculation from critics eager to misconstrue the President’s intentions.
The announcement sparked immediate clarification from the White House after leftist media outlets rushed to claim Trump was replacing Veterans Day.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt quickly restated those rumors, stating unequivocally: “We are not renaming Veteran’s Day.”
The new holidays will be symbolic acknowledgments that will not disrupt America’s work ethic or economic productivity.
Trump emphasized that these important commemorations would not create additional federal closures, demonstrating his understanding of practical governance while still honoring American military achievements.
He continued on the post:
“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!”
Trump’s decision addresses a glaring oversight in American patriotic observances.
European nations and other Allied powers routinely celebrate their victory anniversaries with parades and commemorations.
However, America has been noticeably reluctant to celebrate its decisive contributions to defeating tyranny in the world’s most significant conflicts.
“We won two World Wars, but we never took credit for it — Everyone else does!” Trump pointed out.
In addition, the announcement represents another example of Trump’s commitment to restoring American pride and recognizing the sacrifices made by previous generations to secure freedom.
While the designations do not require specific business or government closures, they elevate these historic victories in the national consciousness and educate younger Americans about the country’s decisive role in world history.
Moreover, Congress would need to act for official federal holiday status, but Trump’s proclamation recognizes history and challenges lawmakers to honor American military achievements properly.
According to the president’s statement, documents formalizing these proclamations are being prepared.
Trump’s decision to honor America’s wartime achievements starkly contrasts with the past administration’s fixation on apologizing for American power on the world stage.
By recognizing these pivotal moments when America led the free world to victory against tyranny, Trump continues his commitment to putting America first and restoring national pride in its exceptional history.
President Trump declares two new National Holidays on November 11 and May 8, the days we became victorious in World War I and World War II.
Why didn’t any former President do this? pic.twitter.com/sfGPpfBi0i
— JKash 🍊MAGA Queen (@JKash000) May 6, 2025
