[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
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      COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH 1ST KOREAN 
 INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KOREAN PROVISIONAL 
                               GOVERNMENT

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2019

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the March 1st Korean Independence Movement. One hundred 
years ago, Korea was not a free nation but lived under the rule of 
Japan. March 1st commemorates the start of Korea's independence 
movement from Japanese colonialism and 100 years ago from this day, the 
people of Korea united to fight for their freedom.
  On March 1, 1919, a group of incredibly brave individuals banded 
together across the nation and declared their freedom in a proclamation 
of Korean Independence. These individuals started a movement that not 
only extended throughout the Korean peninsula, but across the world. In 
the struggle for freedom, many Koreans were imprisoned and killed. 
Today we recognize the Koreans who courageously fought to defend their 
home, people, and heritage.
  As the Member of Congress representing California's 34th District and 
home to the largest Korean population in the country, I would like to 
recognize this significant day and all those who fought for 
independence. I ask all Members to join with me in celebrating the 
centennial of the March 1st Korean Independence Movement.

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