Defense Secretary Esper Issues Speech for Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of End of World War II
September 03, 2020
September 03, 2020
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Secretary issued the following speech by Secretary Mark T. Esper for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II:
"Aloha everyone, and thank you for joining us on this special day. Thank you, Admiral Davidson, for that kind introduction, and thank you to Governor Ige for the warm welcome and hospitality. It is my great honor to be on the deck of this historic ship as we commemora . . .
"Aloha everyone, and thank you for joining us on this special day. Thank you, Admiral Davidson, for that kind introduction, and thank you to Governor Ige for the warm welcome and hospitality. It is my great honor to be on the deck of this historic ship as we commemora . . .