[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10003-10004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICANS IN WARTIME IN PRINCE 
                           WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
National Museum of Americans in Wartime (the American Wartime Museum), 
which will break ground later this year in Prince William County, Va. 
This museum is being built to honor all Americans who have served or 
presently serve our country in any branch of the United States military 
from World War I forward.
  It will tell the stories and recognize the contributions and 
sacrifices of the brave men and women who dedicated themselves to 
defending and preserving our Nation's freedoms through their service in 
the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, the Reserves 
and the National Guard.
  The museum will offer a unique interactive history of major conflicts 
from the 20th and 21st centuries and focus on educating young Americans 
about wartime experiences and the sacrifices made by those Americans 
who ``answered the call'' in service of our nation.
  The American Wartime Museum is the culmination of a partnership 
between private and government entities. The Museum will be built on a 
70 acre site that has been generously donated by the Hylton family of 
Prince William County. It will feature a large collection of vintage 
and modern operational military vehicles, some of which will be used 
for demonstrations and reenactments. There will be large outdoors 
``Landscapes of War'' with authentic replicas of battle scenes. 
Visitors will be able to hear, touch and experience military vehicles, 
aircraft and naval vessels. The planned National Veterans Visitor 
Center will offer special services and activities for veterans 
including opportunities for military reunions and the ability to record 
oral histories for future generations of Americans. Visiting the Museum 
will be truly interactive and will not only educate but actually 
provide a very realistic sense of the experiences of those who have 
served in uniform.

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  This project enjoys broad, bipartisan support from the Prince William 
Board of County Supervisors, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 
United States Congress. George Mason University is a key partner in 
this endeavor, which will provide new academic and research 
opportunities for students, historians and the public. The leadership 
team of the museum includes Craig Stewart, President and CEO; Allan 
Cors, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; former Virginia Governor and 
U.S. Senator Chuck Robb; a Medal of Honor recipient and other 
distinguished veterans; military historians, authors and journalists; 
and prominent business leaders.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues join me in recognizing the vision 
and dedication of those individuals and organizations that have worked 
together to create The American Wartime Museum. This museum will 
educate, inspire, and most importantly, honor all who have served our 
great nation in uniform.
  And as we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, I also ask my 
colleagues to join me in expressing our sincerest appreciation to every 
man and woman who has answered the highest call of duty by serving our 
country in the United States military. Their sacrifice, honor, and 
selfless dedication to the defense and protection of our country is 
deserving of the utmost respect and gratitude of every American.

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