[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 135 (Friday, August 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E773]
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                              V-J DAY 2023

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 11, 2023

  Mr. HERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the end of World 
War II and the 78th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, otherwise 
known as V-J Day. The sacrifices of our World War II veterans paid for 
the end to what was one of the most horrific wars in human history.
  On this day in 1945, Japan signed the terms of surrender aboard the 
USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This day marks the heroic triumph of 
American forces for the good of the whole world.
  Our World War II veterans may be dwindling in number, but their 
legacy as the greatest generation continues to grow. We must continue 
to esteem the truly incredible men and women who showed what a unified 
America can do to secure hope and liberty in the face of the most 
formidable adversary.
  I am grateful for the work of Frank Reisinger who recalls the 
celebrating of V-J Day in downtown Tulsa with his father as a young 
man. Frank has diligently held a celebration of this important day in 
Broken Arrow for the last 8 years so that his community understands the 
cost of war and the price of freedom.
  May we never forget that freedom is never free and that we are but 1 
generation away from losing what so many have fought and died to 
secure.

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