Introduction of the National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

Floor Speech

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Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the dedication of the World War II Memorial on our National Mall culminated a 17-year effort in Congress to construct the first national memorial dedicated to the 16 million Americans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II and the more than 400,000 who died.

As the Representative who introduced the legislation to construct the WWII Memorial, I rise today in support of the National World War II Commemorative Coin Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation, which I am honored to introduce alongside my friend and colleague Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.

The coin will serve as an important token to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the brave Americans who fought to defend our great Nation and advance peace and freedom throughout the world.

Most importantly, this legislation will help ensure the Memorial will be properly maintained for years to come, and that the commemorative and educational programming remains robust and substantial.

I would like to thank our partners at the Friends of the World War II Memorial for their service and help in getting this bill to where it is today.

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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