[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
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COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN OF WORLD 
                                 WAR II

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise in commemoration of the 
70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II.
  This month, as we approach the 70th anniversary of Guadalcanal, we 
are reminded of the many sacrifices that brought freedom and security 
to the South Pacific. We reflect upon the 7,100 men who gave their 
lives in the Guadalcanal campaign.
  Guadalcanal lasted more than six months and effectively ended the 
military expansion of our enemies in the South Pacific. During that 
time, more than 60,000 Allied personnel participated in gaining control 
of Guadalcanal, its surrounding islands, and Henderson Field, a 
particularly important location to enemy forces. There is no doubt that 
this victory significantly contributed to the eventual end of the 
Second World War.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and 
remembering this great sacrifice and appreciating the advancement of 
freedom that came at such a high cost 70 years ago.

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