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75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 21, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 3661) to provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II, as amended.

The Clerk read the title of the bill.

The text of the bill is as follows: S. 3661

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Mr. Speaker, this bipartisan bill is going to ensure that the Federal Government plays a constructive role in helping to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe and over Japan. In 2020, we expect a number of events and activities, including a flyover of The National Mall, to honor the sacrifices made by many to preserve the freedoms that we continue to enjoy today.

The planning for these efforts is already underway, and having the Congress recognize the importance of these activities not only will send a message to the rest of the Federal Government, but, more importantly, to our veterans who have given everything to maintain our freedom.

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Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman for all his hard work on this. This is an easy bill.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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