S. Res. 564 (Introduced in Senate) — Commemorating May 8, 2020, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day on which the Allies achieved victory in Europe during World War II, and honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force for the invasion of Europe in 1944 and the 34th President of the United States.

That the Senate—

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wishes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe on May 8, 2020;

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honors the men and women of the United States who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that millions of people throughout the world continue to enjoy;

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recognizes the contributions of the thousands of members of the Armed Forces who returned home to their families and communities and reentered life in the United States;

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celebrates the extraordinary service of 5-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose mission it was to defeat the German Army and end World War II in Europe; and

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joins all people of the United States on the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (also known as “V–E Day”), May 8, 2020, in saluting the members of the Armed Forces who gave of themselves and willingly sacrificed so that future generations could be blessed with a more peaceful world.

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