Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has faced criticism for focusing on Japan's surrender and the atomic bombings, ...

VJ Day stands for Victory over Japan Day. It's the name given to the day in August 1945 when Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to a complete end. Earlier that year, on 8 May, Germany ...

RI is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of WWII in 1945 with the surrender of Japan on August ...

Recognized in Rhode Island since 1948, Victory Day is among the 11 state holidays listed on the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website. It's celebrated on the second Monday of August.

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.