Honoring World War II Veterans

Summary#

The Senate resolution honors living and deceased veterans of World War II’s Pacific and European theaters on the war’s 80th anniversary. It calls on the public to mark the September 2, 1945, surrender ceremony, mourns those killed in the Battle of Okinawa, reaffirms the Treaty of San Francisco, and recognizes postwar partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

What it means for you#

The resolution calls on people in the United States to commemorate the anniversary and appreciate the wartime service and sacrifices of veterans and others on the home front. It does not set out new requirements for the public.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution expresses gratitude for veterans’ service and recognizes their sacrifices in preserving liberty. No other proponents’ views are stated in the provided text.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.