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.

This is a Senate resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, marked by Japan’s formal surrender on September 2, 1945. It honors U.S. veterans who served in both the Pacific and European theaters, expresses gratitude for their sacrifices, and urges Americans to observe the anniversary as a day of appreciation for those who helped preserve liberty. The resolution also notes the Battle of Okinawa’s heavy casualties, reaffirms the postwar peace framework with Japan (the 1951 San Francisco Treaty), and recognizes ongoing U.S. alliances and defense partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, including strategic sites and relationships in the region. It is a symbolic, non-binding expression intended to promote national remembrance and the value of alliance networks.