摘要：This article is a transcript of GEN Frederick J. Kroesen's keynote speech at the "Spirit of '45 Day" ceremony on August 11 at the World War II Memorial in Wash- ington, D.C. The ceremony marks a national day of remembrance that honors the legacy of the men and women of the World War II generation. While the theme of GEN Kroesen's speech is centered on World War II and the celebration of V-J Day, which effectively ended the war, his remarks are also appropriate on Veterans Day
