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Ri victory day holiday pay9/14/2023 Gina Raimondo, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio all had the same response: no comment. The Journal last week reached out to a dozen of the state’s high-ranking elected officials and 2020 candidates for their takes on whether Victory Day is ripe for a change. “ father served in the Pacific during World War II and he believes that everyone who served with him should continue to be honored and remembered on Victory Day." Dan McKee, wrote The Journal in an email. "The Allied triumph in World War II was nothing less than the triumph of good over evil,“ Andrea Palagi, spokeswoman for Lt. “The idea is we can still have the holiday and use it to talk about other things, enjoy our time and still have a conversation about the meaning of the war,” Casey Belisle, a Bolt employee, said Friday.īut in a state with a large number of veterans and a protective sense of tradition, the idea of taking victory out of Victory Day meets stiff pushback. In the windows of downtown Providence shops like Bolt Coffee on Washington Street, posters from artist Lois Harada suggest “Mayor’s Bay Day,” “Lobster Roll Day,” or “Surf and Sand Day” under the hashtag #RenameVictoryDay. “One possibility is Celebrate Rhode Day to encourage Rhode Islanders to enjoy a staycation, exploring beaches and State Parks, attend food and music festivals showcasing local artists and businesses, and attend events at historic sites highlighting Rhode Island’s critical role in the birth of America and ongoing evolution,” the petition says. In this year of anti-racism and social justice protest, the Victory Day debate has begun anew.Īn online petition seeks to “Transform Victory over Japan Day to an Inclusive RI Holiday.” For the 72nd year running, Rhode Island on Monday will commemorate the end of World War II with an official state holiday - Victory Day.Īnd over much of that time, residents have debated the merits of marking the anniversary of the Japanese surrender in 1945 - Rhode Island is the only state in the nation to do so - as well as whether Victory Day is a good name for the holiday.
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