This May 6, 2020, photo shows the World War II Memorial in Washington. May 8, 2020, will mark the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender, ending World War II in Europe. Eight World War II veterans will join President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, White House officials describe the veterans as “choosing nation over self" by joining Trump at the World War II Memorial ceremony. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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