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

More than 92,000 Rhode Islanders served in WWII. The Pawtucket Veterans Council honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice ...

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.

Day will be marked in Telford this Friday (August 15) with a flag-raising ceremony, sharing of the Statement of Peace and a ...

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

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, ...