human history, the atomic bomb has shaped societies of the modern world beyond
belief and therefore the year 1945 and consequently the end of the Second World
War should be commemorated.
Finally, the end of the Second World War and the year 1945 saw the beginning
of the end for both the French and British Empires. Primarily due to the rise in
national pride amongst the colonies and increasing debt across the Empire, the
process of decolonisation was a direct consequence of the end of the Second
World War as the once high and mighty European empires lay in tatters. This is
incredibly significant as it saw the replacement of the two main superpowers
since the early 18th century, Britain and France being replaced by the U.S. and
the USSR.
Therefore, although 70 years on, the victory over the Axis Powers in 1945 should
be celebrated and commemorated because it brought about great social and
political change, as well as years of further oppression and censorship under the
Eastern Bloc. Along with this, the year 1945 itself should always be remembered
as it not only brought about social change throughout the world but also that of a
political nature. From the formation of the UN in 1945 to the election of Clement
Attlee in Britain. Additionally, the Second World War led to the redevelopment
and cultural rebranding of various European countries due to the sheer destruction
of cultural institutions and ways of life. Thus, it is ever more important as the
commemoration of such an event may help prevent another such atrocity from
happening again.
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