A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 53

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Feb 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator

Republican

MS

Cosponsors

38

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the U.S. amphibious landing on Iwo Jima in 1945 and the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. It also recognizes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the U.S. amphibious landing on Iwo Jima in 1945 and the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. It also recognizes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of U.S. troops on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in 1945 and commemorates the historic raising of the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi that occurred on February 23, 1945. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the 250th year since the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima landing
Honors historic flag raising on Mount Suribachi
Recognizes 250th year of Marine Corps founding
Celebrates 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy
Honors World War II veterans and their sacrifices

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans of the Iwo Jima battle and their families would see their sacrifices formally recognized. The resolution connects this pivotal WWII moment to the broader history of the Marine Corps and Navy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Asia

Conflicts and wars

Japan

Military history

National symbols

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

53, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-53