Event
79th anniversary of V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day)
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Free.Location:
The National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20024, and online via Friends’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WWIIMemorialFriends).Dates & Times
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Description
World War II veterans and others will place wreaths at the World War II Memorial’s Freedom Wall in remembrance of the more than 400,000 Americans and 60 million people killed worldwide during the deadliest military conflict in human history. Representatives from the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will deliver remarks. During a "Parade of Heroes”, each World War II veteran in attendance will be introduced and thanked for their service.
The Military District of Washington will provide military support, including an Armed Forces Color Guard, a United States Marine Band Brass Quintet, and a United States Marine Band trumpeter who will play “Taps” after the ceremony.
The ceremony is open to the public and will also be streamed live via the Friends Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WWIIMemorialFriends