President Trump Issues Statement on Anniversary of Battle of Okinawa
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- President Trump issued the following statement on June 22, 2026, o the anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa:
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On this day 81 years ago, American forces emerged victorious from the Battle of Okinawa, a grueling test of American might, will, and sacrifice that would echo through the ages. As Imperial Japan mounted one of its final and most ferocious defenses, our Nation's courageous heroes battled their way across the island and broke the . . .
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On this day 81 years ago, American forces emerged victorious from the Battle of Okinawa, a grueling test of American might, will, and sacrifice that would echo through the ages. As Imperial Japan mounted one of its final and most ferocious defenses, our Nation's courageous heroes battled their way across the island and broke the . . .