75 years ago, the scene across america and europe is quite different than weve seen intoday. Thousands of people are waving flags, hugging, kissing in the streets, all covered and in the Early Morning hours 1945 the supreme allied commander science nazi germanys surrender. For the First Time Since 1941, the u. S. Capitol was made again in light. Most military historians agree it was eisenhowers unique skills and persuasion that enabled the allied effort to be successful. There was only one thing worse than fighting with allies and that is fighting without them. Simply put, i led the effort to present the western democracy and freedom and later as president in 1953 america experienced eight years in peace and prosperity. Tomorrow on the 71st anniversary of the victory of europe with legal victory in europe the Eisenhower Memorial Commission was set to dedicate the long awaited memorial just two blocks away. Eisenhower once said plans may end up but planning is everything. The Commission Set aside the plans for the dedication and is now planning a worthy ceremony in the fall and there is precedent for the delay just as america is pulling together to defeat the virus, the Eisenhower Administration was working with the public and private sector until the vaccine was developed and disseminated all throughout the country. Today pouliot is virtually eradicated and we face the same challenge. The eisenhower memorial which pays tribute as both the supreme allied commander and 34th president of the United States is located on the National Mall not only honoring an extraordinary man but will also be a symbol for all generations on the promise of america. I can attest to the impact on my life. Instrumental in the first victory over senator of ohio. At 16yearsold, i was a sergeant of arms during the Chicago Convention and later attended the ceremonies in washington. I met him both times. When he came into the room even if you had your backac to him, u knew he was there. Everyone he met as my lapel button indicates we still likee ike. Ive come full circle in the commission and i know, madam b president , there will be dancing in the streets again and we will be able to live our lives freely and safely. After all, he never gave up and neither will we. I yieldna the floor. On a race to remember march 28, 2020. The day that the nation lost a pa