Vj Day Ri

Rhode island established victory day in march 1948 almost three years after the end of world war ii when the general assembly passed a bill sponsored by rep.
Vj day ri. Kids and old folks cheer. Many people take a long weekend. When is victory day. In the 70s it was renamed simply victory day to remove any implication that its celebration would be due in any part to gloating over the loss of japanese lives.
Richard windsor a long serving east. Victory day is a state holiday in rhode island observed on the second monday in august. Rhode island has celebrated this day since 1948. Victory day and other holidays celebrated in the state of rhode island in the year 2020.
History of victory day. Veterans march in parades with old glory flying. Vj day is a legal state holiday in rhode island. It commemorates the end of second world war when japan s surrender was announced on august 14th 1945.
Since victory day is a state holiday federal services will be open while certain municipal services have been affected. Although japan s formal surrender did not occur. One of the most famous photographs in the 20th century symbolizes the joyous atmosphere of street celebrations throughout the united states when president truman announced japan s surrender in 1945. Here s a look at what s open and closed in rhode island for the holiday.