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Proclamation 10898

80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

This proclamation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, honoring the Marines and Sailors who fought and died in the February-March 1945 Pacific Theater campaign. It declares February 19, 2025 as the anniversary date and encourages Americans to remember the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, while also noting the transformation of U.S.-Japan relations from wartime enemies to allies.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 10683

Impact dates

  1. 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima proclaimed

Key directives

  • proclaim February 19, 2025 as the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
  • encourage all Americans to remember the selfless patriots of the Greatest Generation

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation issued for February 19, 2025

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • brief reference to 'ruthless fervor' of Japanese forces and 'defeated the Japanese Imperial Army' in context of current U.S.-Japan alliance could carry diplomatic nuance, though text explicitly frames alliance positively
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