Ambassadors of France and Ukraine, World War II veterans, military members, and students stand during the presentation of wreaths at a Victory in Europe ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. on May 8, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by the National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial honoring the 79th anniversary of the May 8th victory in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Erica Webster)