[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 29 (Monday, February 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN 
                                  ACT

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 15, 2021

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the dedication of the World War II 
Memorial on our National Mall culminated a 17-year effort in Congress 
to construct the first national memorial dedicated to the 16 million 
Americans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II and the 
more than 400,000 who died.
  As the Representative who introduced the legislation to construct the 
WWII Memorial, I rise today in support of the National World War II 
Commemorative Coin Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation, which I 
am honored to introduce alongside my friend and colleague 
Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, authorizes the U.S. Treasury 
to mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in 
Washington, DC.
  The coin will serve as an important token to the spirit, sacrifice, 
and commitment of the brave Americans who fought to defend our great 
Nation and advance peace and freedom throughout the world.
  Most importantly, this legislation will help ensure the Memorial will 
be properly maintained for years to come, and that the commemorative 
and educational programming remains robust and substantial.
  I would like to thank our partners at the Friends of the World War II 
Memorial for their service and help in getting this bill to where it is 
today.
  I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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