80th V-J Day Ceremony at WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.

The National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. hosted a major event on September 2, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, which marked the end of World War II.The commemoration included a "Parade of Heroes" to honor attending World War II veterans, wreath-laying ceremonies, and remarks from representatives of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service with the keynote speaker Dave Yoho, a WWII Merchant Marine.

Interviews from V-J Day 80th Anniversary at the National WWII Memorial

These are additional interviews recorded in Washington D.C. at the V-J Day 80th Anniversary at the National WWII Memorial. Interviews include WWII Veterans John Weiss (SEABEE) , James Barron (Navy/D-Day), Jefferey Donahgue (Navy), Dave Yoho (USMM) and James Quinn (USMM).