Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.

Summary

Affirms and records historical findings about the United States’ entry into World War II following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, summarizes U.S. military service and casualties during the war, and recognizes September 2, 1945 as the official end of World War II with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. The resolution is declarative and commemorative: it states facts and honors the record but does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations.

• Affirms that the U.S. entered World War II after the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Records more than 16.3 million Americans served in the military during World War II.
• Notes approximately 415,000 U.S. military deaths and about 670,000 serious wounds during the war.
• States about 130,000 U.S. service members were held as prisoners of war.
• Designates September 2, 1945, as the official end date of World War II with the signed Instrument of Surrender.
• Is declaratory and commemorative in nature and does not create programs or appropriate funds.
• Provides a formal congressional acknowledgment useful for education and commemoration.