The Commemoration Of The End Of WWII
“General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all of Europe. We can repay the debt which we owe to our God, to our dead, and to our children only by work, by ceaseless devotion to the responsibilities that lie ahead of us. We must work to finish the war. Our victory is only half over.”
“It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past — a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish for freedom, tolerance, and justice.”
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Salute their Service … Honor their Hope
Stay tuned for more updates about Commemoration programming, education workshops, films, and live events throughout 2020 in Washington D.C. and Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii. Have questions or comments? Reach out on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use hashtag #75thwwii.
About the Commemoration
Find out more about the 75th Commemoration, the committee team, and the partners supporting this year's event.
Programming and Agenda
Get information about events, receptions, memorials, keynote speakers, film screenings, concerts, live performances, and other important moments. For family and youth events, see the education calendar.
Participate
Your help is needed to ensure that, before the sun sets on this generation, we take every opportunity to hear their words of wisdom, to record their personal stories, and to pass on their legacy to those destined to lead our future.