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On the 50th Anniversary of V-J
Day,
America Does Remember
"Today the guns are silent. A great
tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won..."
General Douglas MacArthur |
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Guadalcanal...Saipan...Okinawa...Iwo Jima...Midway...Leyte...
Before 1941, few American's had ever heard
these names. Within four years they were part of our language, synonymous
with words like courage and triumph.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President
Roosevelt broadcast his now famous message - "Yesterday, December 7,
1941 - a date that will live in infamy - the United States was
deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
He concluded the speech confidently predicting that "with the
unbounding determination of our people we will gain the inevitable
victory."
U.S. Marines land on one of the many
islands where
our heroes fought - and often died - to preserve freedom.
We Must Never Forget
Those Who Served -
A Permanent Tribute To Our Grandfathers, Fathers and Brothers.
In recognition of the Golden Anniversary of
"V-J Day" and in lasting special tribute to all the brave servicemen in
World War II - The Armed Forces Commemorative Society has selected the
legendary military sidearm, the Colt Government Model .45, for this
historic tribute in a limited edition of only 250 pistols. We must never
forget the sacrifices made by our family members and all other defenders
of freedom. This handsomely decorated Tribute will surely become a family
heirloom to be passed to future generations.
Trusted Sidearm of the U.S.
Military Next to his
comrades and training, a soldier relies most on his combat equipment, and
nothing was more deserving of this trust than the Government Model Colt
.45, the most powerful military pistol in service during the war.
Throughout the Pacific Campaign, the Colt performed with consistent
efficiency under the harshest combat conditions.
Durable, powerful and easy to maintain, the
Colt .45 proved perfectly suited to battle conditions. It occupies a
position of respect unparalleled in the world of military firearms.
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A litany of names
of remote places our members of America's Armed Forces fought - and often died - surrounds the top of
the slide - Okinawa, Peleliu, Coral Sea, Corregidor, Philippines, Saipan,
Suribachi, Pearl Harbor, Bouganville, Tarawa, Midway, Iwo Jima, Leyte,
Burma, Guadalcanal, Tinian, Ulithi, and Solomons.
The World War II Golden Anniversary V-J Day
Tribute will be an heirloom your family will treasure for generations. It
will be a lasting reminder of the heroes and leaders of World War II, men
like Douglas MacArthur, Chester Nimitz, Jimmy Doolittle, "Chesty" Puller,
Joe Foss and all the fathers, grandfathers and uncles who sacrificed so
much to preserve freedom.
Working with America's finest craftsmen,
commissioned specifically for this project by America Remembers, each Colt .45 is polished and
decorated with specialized tributes to honor V-J Day. Two powerful scenes
in 24-karat gold highlight the slide. You will also find Douglas MacArthur's immortal
words which he spoke after the signing of the surrender papers on
September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri. "Let us pray that peace be
now restored to the world, and that God will preserve it always."
The banner in the center of the slide pays
tribute to the golden anniversary of V-J Day. The banner reads "50th
Anniversary, V-J Day, Victory in the Pacific, 1945-1995." A battleship and
dive bomber complete the banner.
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General Douglas MacArthur signed the
Japanese surrender documents on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri
in Tokyo Bay. That day, MacArthur, in a broadcast to the American people,
said: "Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great
victory has been won..."
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An elegant velvet lined walnut display case
will protect your presentation pistol for year to come. The case top
features the "V" for victory symbol branded into the wood. The case also
includes a replica of the World War II Victory Medal and a handsome brass
plaque. You can engrave your family name, or if you prefer, your name and
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Make/Model:
Colt ®
Government Model®
Pistol
Barrel Length: 5"
Caliber: .45 ACP
Edition Limit: 250
Decoration: Each Tribute pistol is decorated by craftsmen specifically
commissioned by America Remembers.
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Since the World War II Golden Anniversary V-J Day
Tribute .45 is a working pistol, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.
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