We learned, too, something remarkable about America.
We learned that the blessings of freedom are never easy or We learned in World War II theįorces of darkness give no quarter they must be confronted andĭefeated. We must never forget both the tragedy and the triumph of that timeīecause it holds lessons for all time. Who was shot down and rescued over the Pacific 51 years ago this very Heroism of President Kennedy and the legendary PT-109 to President Bush Men who became President of the United States, from the extraordinary The war in the Pacific enjoyed the service, among others, of five Infused the lives of those who served us when they came back home. Which bred a certain spirit and character and determination which We know that things happened here in the Pacific The heroism of millions of other men and women in uniform was neverĪdequately recognized. Today and humbly express to them our profound gratitude. We remember all these Medal of Honor winners who are here among us Soldiers, citizens we remember for their bravery from Britain to Russia,įrom all the islands in the Pacific, island by island, and the battles It cost the lives of all kinds of people.Īnd victory was won by the courage and character of citizen Prisoners felled by disease and starvation, chil-ĭren buried in the rubble of bombed buildings, millions wiped out in the Lives of 55 million people: soldiers killed in battle, civilians and Petersburg, from the beaches of Normandy to the shores of Iwo Jima. We honor theĮxtraordinary generation of Americans who came together to meet theĬhallenge of war and then, as General Wilson has said, worked together Remember the extraordinary sacrifice that victory required. Restored, we commemorate the triumph of freedom over tyranny. On this island, where America's peace was first shattered and then When the most destructive conflict in all human history came to an end. Veterans of World War II: Today we commemorate this day 50 years ago, Of the Allied Nations who are here, and most of all, to the honored Secretary Perry, Members of Congress, Governor, Mayor, representatives Goldfarb, Reverend Fujitani, Secretary Brown, General Shalikashvili, Thank you very much, General Wilson, for your outstanding remarks,Īnd even more for your service to our country. Government Publishing Office Remarks at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu Clinton (1995, Book II) - Remarks at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J.