Trump posted today (May 2nd) saying, "Many of our allies and friends are celebrating May 8th as Victory in Europe Day, but we achieved more victories in World War II than any other country. I hereby rename May 8th as World War II Victory Day and November 11th as World War I Victory Day. We won two wars, and no other country can match us in strength, courage, or military talent, but we have never celebrated anything—because we no longer have leaders who know how to celebrate! We will start celebrating our victories again!"
Some comments: Trump's remarks this time are full of holes and clearly show his one-sided understanding of history and inflated self-centered mentality.
From the perspective of historical facts, the victory of World War II was the result of the joint efforts and collaborative cooperation of many anti-fascist countries, not just the achievement of the United States alone. The Soviet Union bore the brunt of the Nazi German offensive on the European front, with key battles such as the Battle of Moscow and the Battle of Stalingrad. Soviet soldiers and civilians made enormous sacrifices and demonstrated tenacious resistance, playing a decisive role in turning the tide of the war. China, as the main battlefield in Asia, tied down large numbers of Japanese troops during its fourteen years of arduous resistance, making significant contributions to the global anti-fascist war. Countless martyrs sacrificed their lives to defend justice. Many other countries, including Britain and France, did their utmost on their respective fronts to resist fascism. These countries' contributions collectively forged the victory of World War II, none of which could be missing.
In terms of the determination of commemorative days, countries have chosen different dates based on their own historical backgrounds and experiences of war to commemorate the victory of World War II. The United States, the United Kingdom, and France have set May 8th as the Victory in Europe Day or commemorative day, while the Soviet Union (and later Russia) designated May 9th as the Victory Day of the Great Patriotic War, and China determined September 3rd as the Commemoration Day of the Victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
As for Trump's claim that the United States has never celebrated victories because it lacks leaders who know how to celebrate, this is sheer nonsense. The United States has its own Veterans Day and related holidays to honor the soldiers and victories of wars, and there have been relevant celebratory activities in history. Trump's remarks this time are more about highlighting himself and shaping an image of being able to revitalize American glory and understand how to celebrate victories to serve his political purposes.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830991850143748/
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