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SRES 53119th CongressPassed Senate
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Introduced: Feb 4, 2025
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This is a Senate resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the World War II amphibious assault on Iwo Jima and the two famous flag raisings on Mount Suribachi. The measure is ceremonial in nature; it commemorates the battle, honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel (and the Japanese defenders, per the text), reaffirms the U.S.-Japan alliance, and encourages programs and ceremonies to honor veterans and active service members. It also notes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. As a resolution, it expresses views and remembrance but does not create new law or authorize spending.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes the 80th anniversary of the February 19–March 26, 1945, Battle of Iwo Jima and the 80th commemoration of the island’s combat operations.
- 2Commemorates the Mount Suribachi flag raisings on February 23, 1945, highlighting their symbolic impact and linkage to the Marine Corps War Memorial.
- 3Honors the service members who fought at Iwo Jima (Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Air Crew, Coast Guardsmen) and remembers those who gave their lives.
- 4Acknowledges the Allied victory as a turning point that helped enable broader World War II objectives against Japan.
- 5Affirms the words of Admiral Chester Nimitz about uncommon valor, reaffirms the U.S.-Japan alliance, encourages commemorations and educational programs, and salutes the ongoing service of U.S. military personnel while marking the 250th year of the Marine Corps and Navy.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: U.S. military personnel (past and present), veterans, and their families, with emphasis on Marine Corps history and heritage.Secondary group/area affected: U.S.-Japan alliance and international relations, including diplomatic and cultural commemorations.Additional impacts: Supports ceremonial events, education, and public remembrance; reinforces national memory and veterans’ programs without creating new policy or budget authority.
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