A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2023, as "Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day" to remember the tragic terrorist bombing of the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.
Summary
Senate Resolution 447 officially recognizes October 23, 2023, as "Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day" to honor the service members killed or injured in the 1983 terrorist bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to the 241 Americans who lost their lives in the attack and acknowledges the sacrifices made by their families and surviving veterans. While this measure does not create new laws or federal funding, it encourages the public to observe the anniversary through remembrance and reflection on this significant event in military history.
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