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 PUBLIC LAW 99-378—AUG. 8, 1986

100 STAT. 807

Public Law 99-378 99th Congress Joint Resolution To recognize and support the efforts of the United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum to encourage American awareness and participation in development of a memorial to the Battle of Normandy.

Whereas the battle fought in Normandy, France, in the summer months of 1944 was the largest land battle in history and considered by many to be the turning point of World War II in Europe; Whereas the Battle of Normandy is one of the first examples of successful Allied military efforts to defend liberty and perpetuate freedom; Whereas the people of France are creating a memorial museum and study center in Normandy to commemorate the Allied effort and provide future generations of students and others an opportunity to study and understand the causes of the European conflict and the role played by the Allied Governments and military forces in the successful resolution of that conflict; and Whereas a United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum has been created to inform Americans and encourage support of the museum and study center: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the United States Congress recognizes and supports the historic and educational purposes to be served by the museum and study center in Normandy, France, and of the United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum to encoureige understanding of and support among Americans for such an important memorial. Approved August 8, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 356: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 132 (1986): July 23, considered and passed Senate. July 28, considered and passed House.

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