Our Undying Gratitude

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On this Veterans Day, we remember all the living who have served in the military and all those who gave their lives for our country. These quotes are among the inscriptions at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Inscription at the World War II Memorial, Washington DC

THE WAR’S END
Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won.
The skies no longer rain death — The seas bear only commerce — Men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight.
The entire world is quietly at peace.
–General Douglas MacArthur
WWII Memorial Photo by Margie Smith Holt
The National World War II Memorial at sunset, November 2014.
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.
America will never forget their sacrifices.
–President Harry S Truman

 

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