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Victory

Arc de Triomphe

arch built in Paris by Napoleon to celebrate his conquests (1806–1836). [Fr. Hist.: Misc.]

Arch of Trajan

triumphal monument by emperor (c. 100). [Rom. Hist.: Misc.]

bay leaves

wreath used as victor’s crown. [Heraldry: Halberts, 20]

Beethoven’s 5th

symphony’s first four notes are Morse code for V, symbolizing victory. [Western Culture: Misc.]

Greek cross

symbol of Christ’s triumph over death. [Christian Iconog.: Jobes, 386]

laurel wreath

traditional symbol of victory, recognition, and reward. [Gk. and Rom. Hist.: Jobes, 374]

Nike

(Victoria) winged goddess of triumph. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 757]

palm

sign of triumph. [N. T.: Revelation 7:9]

V-E Day

Allies accept Germany’s surrender in WWII (May 8, 1945). [World Hist.: Van Doren, 506]

V- J Day

Allies accept Japan’s surrender in VWVII (August 15, 1945). [World Hist.: Van Doren, 507]