Daily Mail: A salute to the greatest generation: Donald Trump marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe by laying a wreath at national memorial and thanking veterans of the war
* Donald Trump marks 75th anniversary of VE Day, the complete defeat of Nazi Germany, by laying a wreath with Melania Trump at the National World War II Memorial
* Eight veterans of the war, the youngest 96 and the oldest 100 were present despite the danger of traveling during coronavirus crisis
* Among them were Gregory Melikian, 97, who sent the coded message to the world that the Germans had surrendered
* Scaled-down commemorations took place across the world including in Britain, where Prince Charles laid a wreath in memory of the fallen, and in Paris, where president Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II Friday by laying a wreath at the national memorial to the fallen.
They traveled to the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the Germany's unconditional surrender and were joined – at a distance – by eight veterans of the war.
The youngest 96 and the oldest 100, they had braved the threats of contracting coronavirus to join the president and first lady for the wreath laying ceremony.
Current service members, veterans and the first couple maintained social distancing guidelines at the memorial site, with the president thanking each of the veterans without making physical contact or stepping too close.
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Update #1: Trump participates in WWII memorial ceremony commemorating VE Day amid coronavirus (FOX News)
Update #2: Eight WWII vets aged 96-100 joining Trump for VE Day despite pandemic (CBS)
WNU Editor: For me .... the eight veterans of the war who were with President Trump at this ceremony are the ones who stole the show.
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