WAR related term(s) Korean War; Persian Gulf Conflict; Vietnamese Conflict; World War I
Amendments
Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of landmines, civil strife, and warfare (S. 1777), S8624 [13SE]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), H2472 [14MY], H2512 [15MY], H2662 [20MY], H2761, H2762, H2769, H2770, H2772, H2773, H2774 [21MY]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (S. 2712), S11124, S11140 [14NO]
Immigration: provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (S. 1339), S7503 [29JY]
Articles and editorials
Am I Anti-American?, H7889 [10OC]
Congress Must Resist the Rush to War, H7890 [10OC]
Fighting the First Gulf War, H7168 [7OC]
Great Terror, H7399-H7408 [9OC]
Hidden Cost of War on Iraq, H7169 [7OC]
How Will We Honor Ozarks Soldiers?, H770 [7MR]
India—Allies or Instigators?, E974 [6JN]
Merli Held Position So His Unit Could Escape, E1054 [14JN]
Peace Corps Will Need Some Backup, H2768 [21MY]
Sharon Tells Cabinet To Keep Quiet on U.S. Plans, H7168 [7OC]
Stephen Ambrose, Historian Who Fueled New Interest in World War II, Dies at 66, S10552 [16OC]
WWII Hero Gino Merli Dies, E1053 [14JN]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: require U.S. activities support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance (see S. 2647), S5772 [19JN]
Armed Forces: combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (see S. 2806), S7430 [26JY]
———tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (see S. Res. 222), S1705 [8MR]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 250), S3165 [23AP] (see H. Res. 412), H2105 [3MY]
Civil War: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 125), H9024 [14NO]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 2198), S2950 [18AP]
Foreign aid: authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (see S. 2712), S6498 [9JY] (see H.R. 3994), H1002 [19MR]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), consideration (see H. Res. 419), H2469 [14MY]
Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts: encourage establishment (see S. 3073), S10117 [8OC]
Memorial Day: restore traditional observance (see H.R. 4855), H3159 [4JN]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 152), S10360 [10OC]
Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 36), S3953 [7MY] (see H.J. Res. 100), H3774 [20JN]
New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4568 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2235 [8MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania National Guard for exemplary service in war against terrorism and other recent deployments (see S. Con. Res. 120), S5285 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 414), H3292 [6JN]
POW: provide special compensation for former prisoners of war (see S. 2987), S8981 [20SE] (see H.R. 5235), H5790 [25JY]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (see S. 3075), S10117 [8OC] (see H.R. 5531), H6982 [2OC]
Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see S. 3128), S10676 [17OC]
———increase pension rates for surviving spouses of veterans of a period of war (see H.R. 4798), H2943 [22MY]
———tribute to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., the service flag, and the service lapel button (see H. Con. Res. 301), H36 [23JA]
Cost Estimates
International Disability and Victims of Landmines, Civil Strife and Warfare Assistance Act (S. 1777): CBO, S8555 [12SE]
Essays
Experiences Under German Occupation During World War II: Lia M. Jelinger, E195 [26FE]
Keeping Central Asia's Kleptocrats at Arm's Length: Leland R. Miller, S3431 [25AP]
Letters
Investigate possible capture and detainment of Michael Scott Speicher by Iraqi Government: Senator Roberts, S6082 [26JN]
Lists
Alexandria, VA, Vietnam Veterans Memorial honorees, S6705 [12JY]
Petitions and memorials
Virgin Islands: condition foreign aid to Afghanistan and other foreign countries on active commitment to eliminate discrimination against women, H2757 [21MY]
Poems
``Look, God I Have Never Spoken to You,'' Bev Freeman, E1034 [13JN]
``Memorium—Elegy for a Son,'' Eileen Moreno, S7306 [24JY]
``Take My Hand,'' Jeannie Sweeney Ambrose, E1296 [18JY]
``Vietnam Veterans,'' Robert W. Perry, E667 [30AP]
``War Is Remembered,'' Eli Siegel, E1446 [29JY]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: classification and treatment of detainees being held at the U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5, H26, H27 [23JA], H41 [24JA]
———develop a strategy for meeting security needs to allow safe and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance, H2752, H2755, H2763-H2768 [21MY], H5228 [23JY]
———economic and democratic development assistance funding, H5227 [23JY]
———prohibit children from being used as soldiers, H2771-H2773 [21MY]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces involved in the transport of detainees to the U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5 [23JA]
Armed Forces: protect health of members deployed in Afghanistan, H17 [23JA]
———tribute to Blue Star Banner Program, E1036 [13JN]
———tribute to personnel participating in military action against terrorism, E1055 [14JN]
———tribute to servicemen killed in Afghanistan, H675 [5MR], H718 [6MR], H910 [14MR]
———tribute to women, H3204 [5JN]
Bataan Day: observance, E510 [12AP]
Bennion (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E1715 [2OC]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, H1415 [18AP], H2021 [2MY], H2103 [3MY]
———condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (H. Res. 412), H2127-H2129 [7MY], E746 [8MY]
Concord, CA: anniversary of explosion at Port Chicago Naval Magazine, E1299 [18JY]
Dalles, OR: tribute to Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial, E1196 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of service by Enlisted Pilots, E1396 [25JY]
Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 2459), H4078 [27JN], E419 [21MR], E588 [18AP], E1332 [24JY]
Dept. of State: designate a coordinator for aid to Afghanistan, H2769 [21MY]
Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, H1603 [24AP]
Dyess AFB, TX: tribute to 317th Airlift Group, E324 [12MR]
Foreign aid: authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), H2748-H2778 [21MY], E935 [24MY]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), consideration (H. Res. 419), H2480-H2483 [15MY]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), corrections in engrossment, H2778 [21MY]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (S. 2712), H8935 [14NO]
Foreign policy: emphasize peaceful resolution to international situations, H7899 [15OC], E1332 [24JY]
———express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H837 [13MR]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: establish (H.R. 308), H9123 [22NO]
Harrisburg, PA: observance of Harrisburg Armed Service Day, E994 [7JN]
History: anniversary of Bataan Death March, E510 [12AP]
Immigration: provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (S. 1339), H7901, H7902 [15OC]
International relations: national objectives priority assignments, H1603 [24AP]
Iraq: U.S. policy, H4360 [9JY]
Kansas City, MO: rededication of Liberty Memorial, E931 [24MY]
Korean War: commemoration, E469 [9AP]
Lao Veterans of America, Inc.: tribute to Michigan chapter, E1325 [24JY]
Memorial Day: restore traditional observance, H2836 [22MY]
Mexican-American War: history of the Battle of Mulege, E1773 [7OC]
Miami, FL: tribute to Sunset High School Holocaust studies class exhibit, H3165 [5JN]
Ottawa County, OH: dedication of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial visitors' center, E1178 [28JN]
Peace: tribute to ``Not in My Name, Not in the Name of My Child'' peace movement, E1061 [14JN]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania National Guard for exemplary service in war against terrorism and other recent deployments (H. Con. Res. 414), H3277 [6JN], E1006 [10JN]
Rhode Island: tribute to National Guard members involved in holding of detainees at the U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E1340 [24JY]
Speicher, Michael Scott: investigate possible capture and detainment by Iraqi Government, H836 [13MR], E357 [14MR]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 5531), H7102-H7109 [7OC], E1835, E1836 [11OC]
———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), H2095-H2098 [2MY], H6408 [19SE], H6544 [24SE], H6770 [26SE], E1626 [19SE]
Terrorism: effectiveness of military force in addressing threats, H6920 [1OC]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: anniversary of signing and resolution of certain land claim disputes, H113 [5FE]
Turkey: tribute to documentary film ``Desperate Hours'' recounting assistance to Jews during World War II, E864 [20MY], E888 [23MY]
Ukrainian Americans: tribute to veterans, E1672 [26SE]
Veterans: cooperation between U.S. and United Kingdom on Gulf War syndrome research, E1821 [11OC]
———tribute to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., the service flag, and the service lapel button (H. Con. Res. 301), H6482-H6484 [24SE]
Veterans Day: observance, H8063, H8064 [12NO]
Wallenberg, Raoul: circumstances of disappearance during World War II, E1373 [25JY]
Women: require peace, reconstruction, and relief activities in Afghanistan and other Central Asian countries comply with basic human rights, H2754, H2756, H2757 [21MY]
World War II: anniversary of D-Day, H3278, H3285-H3289 [6JN], E990, E991, E1000 [7JN]
———anniversary of the Battle of Crete, H2806, H2807 [21MY]
———preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former prisoners of war used as slave labor (H.R. 1198), H4545-H4550 [11JY]
———tribute to individuals searching for remains of U.S. MIAs in Belgium, E1047 [14JN]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid, S10342, S10343 [10OC]
———classification and treatment of detainees being held at the U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S92 [24JA], S221 [29JA]
———require U.S. activities support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance (S. 2647), S5777 [19JN], S5846 [20JN]
———U.S. policy, S2247-S2250 [21MR], S4530-S4532 [17MY]
Alexandria, VA: dedication of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, S6704 [12JY]
Armed Forces: combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia, S11159 [14NO]
———combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (S. 2806), S7432 [26JY]
———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (S. 129), S998 [25FE]
———tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (S. Res. 222), S1712 [8MR]
———tribute to servicemen killed in Afghanistan, S1776 [12MR]
Battle of Midway: anniversary, S4960 [4JN]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (S. Res. 250), S3225 [23AP]
Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of landmines, civil strife, and warfare (S. 1777), S8623 [13SE]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), S7865 [1AU]
———authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (S. 2712), S6599 [11JY], S11139-S11147 [14NO], S11284 [18NO]
Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, S700-S708 [13FE]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: establish (H.R. 308), S11653 [19NO]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes against humanity, S10003 [7OC]
Immigration: provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (S. 1339), S7502, S7503 [29JY]
Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts: encourage establishment (S. 3073), S10119-S10121 [8OC]
Korean War: anniversary of armistice, S7369 [25JY]
———commemoration, S2574 [11AP]
Lao Veterans of America, Inc.: tribute to Michigan chapter, S8295 [5SE]
Las Cruces, NM: dedication of Bataan Death March Memorial, S2571 [11AP]
Memorial Day: observance, S4820 [23MY]
Native Americans: tribute to Navajo Code Talkers for contributions to victory during World War II, S4931 [4JN]
North Dakota: anniversary of 164th Infantry Regiment operations during World War II, S10352 [10OC]
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict: ratification, S5716 [18JN], S5895 [21JN]
South Dakota: tribute to citizens participating in the war on terrorism, S1962 [15MR]
Speicher, Michael Scott: investigate possible capture and detainment by Iraqi Government, S3607 [1MY], S6080-S6085 [26JN], S10872 [13NO]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 5531), S10232 [9OC]
———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), unanimous-consent request, S380 [5FE], S3972 [7MY]
Taxation: treat military service during peacekeeping mission in Somalia in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S386 [6FE]
Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (S. 3128), S10679 [17OC]
Veterans Day: observance, S10664 [17OC], S10836 [12NO], S10880 [13NO]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to movie ``We Were Soldiers'', S2176 [20MR]
World War II: anniversary of D-Day, S5200, S5201 [6JN]
———preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former prisoners of war used as slave labor (S. 1272), S5720 [18JN]
Reports
Congressional Delegation Trip to Central Asia, S1963-S1965 [15MR]
Reports filed
Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2712) (S. Rept. 107-278), S8565 [12SE]
———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 107-420), H1672 [25AP]
Consideration of H.R. 3994, Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 107-463), H2469 [14MY]
Guam War Claims Review Commission Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 308) (S. Rept. 107-172), S5956 [24JN]
How Can the Federal Government Better Assist State and Local Governments in Preparing for a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Attack?: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 107-766), H8041 [24OC]
International Disability and Victims of Landmines, Civil Strife and Warfare Assistance Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1777), S7577 [30JY]
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 107-4), S5453 [12JN]
Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1339) (H. Rept. 107-749), H7928 [15OC]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1339), S6249 [27JN]
Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Establishment of a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 282) (H. Rept. 107-719), H7018 [3OC]
Wartime Treatment of European Americans and Refugees Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1356), S1935 [14MR]
Resolutions of ratification
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, S5453 [12JN], S5717 [18JN]
Statements
U.S. Policy on Iraq: Senator Hagel, S7864 [1AU]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 301, tribute to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., the service flag, and the service lapel button, H6482 [24SE]
H. Res. 412, condolences relative to Canadian military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, H2127 [7MY]
H. Res. 419, consideration of H.R. 3994, Afghanistan Freedom Support Act, H2480 [15MY]
H.R. 3994, Afghanistan Freedom Support Act, H2758-H2761 [21MY]
H.R. 5531, Sudan Peace Act, H7102-H7104 [7OC]
Indictment and prosecution of Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other crimes against humanity (1998), S10005 [7OC]
Military response against Iraq for breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (1998), S10101 [8OC]
S. 1339, Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act, S7503 [29JY], H7901 [15OC]
S. 1777, International Disability and Victims of Landmines, Civil Strife and Warfare Assistance Act, S8624 [13SE]
S. 2712, Afghanistan Freedom Support Act, S6500-S6503 [9JY], S11140-S11147 [14NO], H8935-H8938 [14NO]
S. 3073, encourage establishment of Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts, S10119 [8OC]
S. 3128, Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation establishment of a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars, S10680 [17OC]
S. Con. Res. 113, recognize and support efforts of New Windsor, NY, to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, S4538 [17MY]
S. Con. Res. 120, tribute to Pennsylvania National Guard for exemplary service in war against terrorism and other recent deployments, S5288 [10JN]
S. Con. Res. 152, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S10389 [10OC]
S. Res. 222, tribute to Armed Forces personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan, S1708 [8MR]
S. Res. 250, condolences relative to Canadian military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, S3174, S3225 [23AP]