[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY--

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Yankee Air 
Museum's observance of the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. 
Because of the bravery of the Greatest Generation, this day marks the 
end of humanity's darkest time, the spreading of liberty to many 
peoples across the world, and the start of the greatest peace time 
economic boom in American history.
  On August 15th, 1945, the Empire of Japan surrendered to the United 
States aboard the USS Missouri. Seventy years after the end of the 
Second World War, we celebrate this historical event and honor the 
sacrifices of the brave men and women who served this country.
  We are honored to have the Yankee Air Museum commemorate this event. 
Since the formation of the Yankee Air Museum in 1981, it has done 
excellent work to restore and preserve artifacts from World War II. 
Through its commemoration of Rosie the Riveter, the museum has 
tirelessly highlighted the efforts of the women who were the heartbeat 
of the Arsenal of Democracy.
  Mr. Speaker, as the World War II era aircrafts fly over Yankee Air 
Museum, I hope my colleagues will join me to celebrate the freedom of 
the many because of the sacrifices of the men and women of the greatest 
generation.

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