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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Summary
This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II on September 2, 1945, when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces. The resolution honors veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters of the war, recognizing their sacrifices and service. It acknowledges the costs of the war, including significant casualties from the Battle of Okinawa, reaffirms the 1951 Treaty of Peace with Japan, and recognizes the post-war alliances and defense partnerships established in the Indo-Pacific region that have contributed to regional stability.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
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- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $9,500
- FREEPOINT COMMODITIES LLC $6,600
- ALIX PARTNERS $6,600
- PALANTIR $6,600
- KRUX INC. $6,600
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Actions (3)
- Sep 10, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557; text: CR S6540) · senate
- Sep 10, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 10, 2025
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Whereas, after the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan, and later declared war on Germany and Italy after their declarations of war on the United States, fully entering the United States into World War II and joining the Allies to fight the Axis Powers in a war in which over 16,300,000 citizens of the United States served in the military; Whereas, during World War II, approximately 415,000 United States servicemembers were killed, another 670,000 were seriously wounded, and 130,000 were held as prisoners of war; and Whereas September 2, 1945, marked the official end of World War II, with representatives of the Allied and Japanese governments signing the Instrument of Surrender, prepared by the Department of War and approved by President Harry S. Truman: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) honors all veterans, living and deceased, of the Pacific and European theaters of World War II on the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II;
(2) expresses the deep appreciation and gratitude of the United States for the valor and selfless service of the veterans of World War II;
(3) calls on the people of the United States to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63) on September 2, 1945, as a day of appreciation for the members of the “Greatest Generation” who, through their sacrifices both in the Armed Forces and on the home front, preserved liberty for future generations;
(4) mourns the more than 200,000 people, including more than 12,000 United States servicemembers and up to 150,000 Japanese civilians, who died from April 1 to June 22, 1945, in the Battle of Okinawa, which was the only land battle on the home islands of Japan and the costliest ground combat of the Asia-Pacific War, and which led President Harry S. Truman to re-examine the costs of invading mainland Japan;
(5) reaffirms the Treaty of Peace with Japan, done at San Francisco September 8, 1951 (commonly known as the “Treaty of San Francisco”), which formally ended the “state of war”; and
(6) recognizes the alliances and partnerships formed in the Indo-Pacific region following World War II, including those with Japan, Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, as well as critical defense sites developed on Okinawa, Guam, Wake Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and elsewhere, have contributed immeasurably to the continued peace and prosperity enjoyed throughout the Indo-Pacific region. <all>
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