Today is National Spirit of ’45 Day.
It is held annually on the second Sunday in August to honor those affected by World War Two. It also celebrates the anniversary of August 14th, 1945, when it was announced the great conflict was coming to an end. Communities around the nation hold events and memorials to remember the sacrifices of those who served.
Department of Veterans Affairs numbers show under 400-thousand of the roughly 16-million Americans who served in the war were alive in 2019.
