A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.
This Senate resolution designates September 9, 2025, as “National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day.” It honors American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II, highlights key milestones of the Italian campaign (from the Sicily invasion in 1943 to the German surrender in Italy in 1945), and emphasizes the need to preserve battlefields, cemeteries, and historical sites in Italy. The measure calls for commemorative and educational efforts to pass the memory of the campaign to future generations and asks the President to issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and reflection. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Congress’s acknowledgment and support for remembrance rather than creating new law or spending. It underscores the aging veteran population and the importance of preserving historical memory, regional sites, and allied cooperation in the Italian campaign.
Key Points
- 1Designation of September 9, 2025, as “National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day.”
- 2Recognition of sacrifices and bravery of American and Allied forces who liberated Italy from German occupation, including landmark actions such as the Sicily invasion (Operation Husky), the Salerno landing (Operation Avalanche), the battles for Monte Cassino and Anzio, and Rome’s liberation.
- 3Emphasis on preserving key battlefields, cemeteries, and historical sites in Italy as sacred places of remembrance.
- 4Support for commemorative and educational efforts to preserve the memory of the Italian campaign for future generations.
- 5Encouragement for the American public to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, education, and reflection.
- 6Request for the President to issue a proclamation calling on Americans to commemorate the Italian Campaign and recognize those who served and sacrificed.