Guam's Liberation to be celebrated in Congress, with Speaker Pelosi as guest of honor

Congress, which has yet to vote on a bill to fix Guam's war claims payments, will be one of the venues for this year's celebration of the 75th anniversary of Guam's liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II.

Del. Mike San Nicolas announced Tuesday the return of the annual Congressional Liberation gala festivities after a multiyear hiatus. This year's event will be hosted in the Capitol Botanic Garden on July 17.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed her attendance as the guest of honor, along with other members of Congress and party caucuses, San Nicolas said.

This year also will mark the first time a Guam-registered nonprofit organization is the official host, San Nicolas said, referring to Autism Community Together.

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