Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World…

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Recognizes the service and sacrifices of all of the brave men and women who fought and contributed to American victory in World War II on the 65th anniversary of the end of that war.

Honors the families and decedents of those men and women, and the men and women themselves, whose lives were taken in defense of liberty and freedom.

Remembers and honors the servicemembers today who are actively fighting for freedom and to protect the American way of life in ongoing combat operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

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