[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 10, 1994]
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                    WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL AND COINS

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the intention of the entire world this past 
weekend was focused on the northern coast of Normandy as we witnessed 
historic ceremonies and eloquent speeches, all in commemoration of the 
day 50 years ago which is still imprinted firmly on the collective mind 
of the world and of America. The depths of feeling that these 
ceremonies tapped in the hearts of the citizens of our Nation is a 
priceless tribute to the heroism and magnitude of the events of that 
day which the world remembers as D-Day, the turning point of the most 
important battle that turned the world toward freedom and toward 
ultimate allied victory.
  Mr. Speaker, one way to remember and to honor our World War II 
veterans and the freedom which they preserved is to support the 
construction of the World War II memorial now planned here in our 
Nation's capital. This memorial will be built with funds that are being 
collected from the sale of these three commemorative 50th anniversary 
World War II coins being sold through June 30 of this month through our 
U.S. Mint here in Washington. The $5 gold coin is emblematic of the 
allied victory, the silver coin commemorates the Battle of Normandy, 
and the clad half-dollar coin honors members of the five branches of 
the U.S. armed services who fought in that war.
  Mr. Speaker, I purchased this set in memory of my own uncles, who 
fought both in the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns, and I would urge all 
citizens who are watching--and Members of Congress who may not be 
aware--that these coins are only being sold through June 30 of this 
month, to contact your Member of Congress or the U.S. Mint in order to 
purchase your coins and help contribute toward the construction of the 
memorial here in our Nation's capital.

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