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James Hill: “Today marks 80 years since the Empire of Japan unconditionally surrendered to General Douglas MacArthur and Allied…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2025
Today marks 80 years since the Empire of Japan unconditionally surrendered to General Douglas MacArthur and Allied forces aboard the USS Missouri. On this anniversary of V-J Day, it is fitting that we pause to remember not only the end of history's deadliest conflict but also the peace secured by the courage and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation, a legacy that still shapes our world today. More than 16 million Americans served, including 195,000 from the State of Arkansas. We remain forever grateful to the Allied war effort leadership, to the men and women who served down range in the Pacific, Europe, North Africa, and beyond, and to those on the home front who taught our kids and fueled the arsenal of democracy. Our generation salutes the Greatest Generation for the defeat of fascism and the preservation of liberty and freedom.
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James Hill
Republican · Arkansas
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Commemorating the 80th anniversary of V-J Day and honoring the contributions of the Greatest Generation.

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