* Master of Ceremonies: Leon Harris, Award-winning Journalist and Newscaster
* Introduction of Official Party
* Presentation of the Colors: United States Armed Forces Color Guard
* National Anthem: US Navy Ceremonial Band
* Retiring of the Colors: United States Armed Forces Color Guard
* Invocation: Chaplain (Major) Luis Kruger
* Welcome Remarks: Mr. Robert "Bob" Vogel, Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks
* Welcome Remarks: Lieutenant General Claude "Mick" Kicklighter, USA (Ret), Chairman of the Board, Friends of the National WWII Memorial
* Welcome Remarks: Major General John P. Herrling, USA (Ret), Secretary, American Battle Monuments Commission (1995-2005)
* Musical Tribute: US Navy Ceremonial Band
* Presentation of State and Territorial Flags; Military District of Washington
* Keynote Address: The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense
* Remarks: Frederick W. Smith, Chairman an Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corporation, Co-Chairman, National World War II Memorial Campaign
* Remarks: Senator Robert "Bob" Dole, World War II veteran, Co-Chairman, National World War II Memorial Campaign
* Musical Tribute: US Navy Ceremonial Band
* Remarks: Friedrich St. Florian, Designer, World War II Memorial
* Remarks Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, US Representative for Ohio's 9th Congressional District, Author, World War II Memorial Legislation
* Presentation of Wreaths
* Taps: US Navy Ceremonial Band Bugler
* The Armed Forces Medley: US Navy Ceremonial Band
National World War II Memorial 10th Anniversary Commemoration
It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 10 years since thousands of World War II veterans gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Thanks to the support and commitment of many, the Memorial now stands as a lasting reminder of the nation’s enduring gratitude to our “Greatest Generation” who – through sacrifice, valor, dedication, and determination – preserved our freedom, saved this nation, and literally saved the world.
Since its dedication in 2004, more than 40 million people have visited the Memorial. Unfortunately, we continue to lose our World War II veterans at a significant rate of 600 a day. Of the more than 16 million Americans who served during World War II, just over one million are still with us today.
This May, hundreds of World War II veterans will once again gather at the Memorial to celebrate its 10th anniversary in what will be, most likely, the last large gathering of our World War II veterans at their Memorial. The National World War II Memorial 10th Anniversary Commemoration, like the Memorial itself, will honor those who served and pay tribute to the spirit of unity and shared purpose, which defined the character of our country during the war years.
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