Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

recognizes the 75th anniversary of the battle in the European theater of operations during World War II known as the Battle of the Bulge, which began with a German surprise attack in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg and ended with an Allied victory that made possible the defeat of Nazi Germany four months later;

honors those who gave their lives during the Battle of the Bulge;

authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and

reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.