V-Day Memorial, Fairfield, Solano Co, California, USA
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N 38° 14.969 W 122° 02.446
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Memorial commemorating World War II victory over Germany and Japan.
Waymark Code: WM3VWE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2008
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Steel Sculpture and bronze memorial plaque that commemorates victory over Germany on May 8, 1945 and victory over Japan on September 2, 1945.
Inscription reads:
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"FREEDOM OF SPEECH"
Regained by the victory of the World War II Allied Forces and the sacrifices of the many who have been so easily forgotten.
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This memorial is located on the north side of the front lawn of the old Solano County Courthouse. There are also World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War memorials in front of the courthouse.
Date of Dedication: 09/02/2000
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: No limitations
Access times: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Location of waymark:
Old Solano County Courthouse lawn
Fairfield, CA
Commemoration: Victory over Germany and Japan
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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