This Senate resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific. The text notes that Stars and Stripes began serving the military community in Honolulu during World War II as an independent, uncensored news source. The resolution recalls earlier uses of Stars and Stripes during the Civil War and World War I, mentions the paper began printing in Tokyo on October 3, 1945, and cites its coverage in later conflicts including Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The text quotes President Harry S. Truman praising the paper and states that Stars and Stripes now reaches about 1,400,000 readers daily through internet and social media. The resolution (1) commemorates the milestone and (2) congratulates and honors current and former Stars and Stripes staff.
This resolution is a formal recognition by the Senate honoring the newspaper's history and service to members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members. The text does not describe new programs, funding, or changes to services.
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The resolution emphasizes Stars and Stripes as an important institution and morale-building news source for service members. It highlights historical service in multiple wars, the paper's role as an "uncensored" hometown news source, President Truman's praise, and the paper's efforts to reach readers through new media.
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