80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Here is a summary of President Trump’s executive order on Iwo Jima:

The Executive Order commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most consequential campaigns of World War II. It honors the brave men who fought and died on the island, many of whom received the Medal of Honor for their acts of valor during the battle. The order also recognizes the United States–Japan Alliance as a cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Finally, it calls on all Americans to remember and honor the selfless patriots of the Greatest Generation who risked their lives for freedom during World War II.

Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.

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