Okinawa Battle Anniversary: Honoring Sacrifice, Forging Peace | JQJO

The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa was commemorated. The battle, lasting nearly three months in 1945, was the costliest victory for American forces in the Pacific Theater of World War II, resulting in over 12,000 American deaths and tens of thousands wounded. The Presidential message honors the courage and sacrifice of American servicemen, highlighting the enduring legacy of their actions and the subsequent U.S.-Japan alliance. The Cornerstone of Peace monument in Okinawa serves as a reminder of the war's devastating impact.