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Neil Abercrombie: “I rise to honor the Army for 225 years of service to our Nation... the 25th quickly set up its defensive positions to…”

On the recordJune 13, 2000
I rise to honor the Army for 225 years of service to our Nation... the 25th quickly set up its defensive positions to protect Honolulu and Pearl Harbor against possible Japanese attack. I must also mention the heroism during World War II of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion. Comprised of Asian-Americans, these two units performed with great valor and courage during the Europe campaign.
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

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Honoring the Army's 225 years of service and recognizing its historical contributions.

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