Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Ending WWII
The American and Chinese World War II Memorial Monument Association hosts a celebration to commemorate the ending of World War II.
When:
January 15, 2015 10:30am to 6:00pm
10:30am WWII Artifacts Exhibition at Council Chamber
11:00am Welcome & Donation Ceremony from Pedro Chan to Kumning & Nanjing Museums. Items including Flying Tigers, Hump Transport, Burma/Ledo Road, Sun Yat-sen, Madame Chiang & WWII things.
12:00pm Memorial Ceremony at American & Chinese WWII Memorial Monument
- US National Anthem by Pek Chan
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Remarks by Officials
- Presentation of Wreath
- Salute to All WWII Veterans
- Updated activities by Pedro Chan
- Taps
1:00pm Dim Sum Luncheon for Chinese Guests and WWII Veterans at Empress Harbor Restaurant 111 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park ($25 per person).
6:00 pm Welcome Banquet for Nanjing & Kunming Delegations at Golden Dragon Restaurant 960 N Broadway, LA Chinatown ($50 per person).
RSVP: Please confirm by 1/14, noon at pedrochan@aol.com or (323) 721-0774.
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