Happy VJ Day Americans: How will you celebrate?

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Happy VJ Day Americans: How will you celebrate?

by Political Pirate Posted August 14, 2009 18:26:50

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Happy VJ day to all Americans. VJ day celebrates Victory over Japan, ending World War II. VJ day is about celebrating the day Japan surrendered in WWII. Rhode Island still keeps the VJ day, or Victory Day, tradition alive... celebrating the second Monday of August.

August 15th, 1945 was when the emperor announced that Japan would accept the terms of the Postdam Declaration.

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BubbaWabiSabi September 28, 2009 23:35:56

Answered: I will celebrate VJ day by....
I will celebrate VJ day the same way I celebrate Memorial Day, Armistice Day (aka Veterans Day), and most days actually, thinking of the futile victimization of the dead and the depredation of living. Wars should be avoided although there ALWAYS arises a good reason to soak oneself in these testosterone heavy contests. Even if you win, you lose.
johnnywoo August 19, 2009 01:16:13

Answered: I will celebrate VJ day by....
I will say a few prayers for my fellow veterans,fighting in far off lands!May God keep them safe,and out of harms way!
TheDepressingTruth August 17, 2009 16:54:49

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Driving my Mitsubishi Eclipse to 7-11 to buy ramen noodles and Manga Comics

We may have won the war...but japan won the peace
David August 16, 2009 03:03:13

Answered: I am not going to celebrate VJ day, or Victory of Japan day.
With all that is going on in my life I didn't realize it was V-J Day. That anniversary has lost significance over the last 64 years for several reason especially since most of the people who were around then are no longer with us. However, we as a society should not forget what happened back then. It is a good thing, however, that the US and Japan has for the most part reconciled it's differences and hatred towards each other.
birdman August 15, 2009 11:51:54

Answered: I am not going to celebrate VJ day, or Victory of Japan day.
Now that Japan has been a staunch ally for decades, what's the point? Celebrating Armed Forces Day and Veterans' Day, plus Memorial Day observances, as well as contributing to veterans' assistance organizations should suffice.
Getreal August 15, 2009 05:03:13

Answered: I am not going to celebrate VJ day, or Victory of Japan day.
Not a "holiday" worth remembering. Great we won, but we killed a ton of people doing so. I'll just cry myself to sleep tonight.....
enlightened one August 14, 2009 22:59:22

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I have to work but I celebrate anyway.
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Scott ヶIn Honour I Trustヶ August 14, 2009 18:31:10

Answered: I am not going to celebrate VJ day, or Victory of Japan day.
Why would I celebrate a day where America killed civilians?
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keeper August 14, 2009 18:29:30

Answered: I will celebrate VJ day by....
Revisiting Woodstock!!!
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jacktown kid August 14, 2009 18:29:21

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Saluting the greatest Country in God's Green Earth
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Innocuous August 14, 2009 18:28:58

Answered: I will celebrate VJ day by....
Drinking a toast to our fallen heroes past and present, and with my yearly donation to the Armed Forces Retirement Home.