President Donald Trump has proposed changing the name of Veterans Day, celebrated every November 11 in the United States, to “Victory Day for World War I“(Victory Day for World War I).
According to Trump, this modification seeks to highlight more emphatically the role of the United States in the victories obtained during the two world wars; this situation has caused certain reactions.
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. servicemen and women who have served in the Armed Forces.
Originally known as Armistice Day, it was established in 1919 to commemorate the end of the First World War.
In 1954, following World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Congress changed its name to Veterans Day to honor all veterans, regardless of the conflict in which they participated.
Trump’s proposal
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed that the United States deserves a more meaningful celebration for its military achievements.
In addition to proposing the renaming of Veterans Day, he suggested renaming Victory Day in Europe (VE Day), celebrated on May 8, as “Victory Day for World War II,” arguing that the U.S. played a crucial role in the defeat of the Axis powers..
We are going to start celebrating our victories again!
Reactions and criticisms
The proposal has generated divided opinions. Some Trump supporters support the idea, considering that it adequately highlights the U.S. contribution in the world wars.
However, critics and history experts have pointed out that the change could minimize recognition of veterans of other conflicts and overlook the significant contributions of other Allied nations, such as the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom, during World War II.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, many of whose members have served in the Armed Forces, Veterans Day represents an opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice.
A change in the approach to this holiday could affect the perception and recognition of their contribution in various conflicts beyond the world wars.
Trump’s next policy steps
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Since Veterans Day is a holiday established by Congress, any official change in its name would require legislative approval.
So far, no such legislation has been introduced, and it is unknown whether Trump’s proposal will move forward in the legislative process.
Trump’s proposal to rename Veterans Day has opened a debate over how the United States commemorates its military history and honors those who have served.
While some see the change as a way to highlight specific accomplishments, others caution about the importance of maintaining an inclusive celebration that recognizes all veterans, regardless of the conflict in which they participated.
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