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S.Res.223 / 110th Congress

A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the United States Armed Forces during and following World War II who were responsible for the preservation, protection, and restitution of artistic and cultural treasures in countries occupied by the Allied armies.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7269-7270; text as passed Senate: CR S7269-7270; text of measure as introduced: CR S7195)

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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 7, 2007

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Recognizes the men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the U.S. Armed Forces for their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and other artifacts of inestimable cultural importance in Europe and Asia during and following World War II.

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Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R–OK

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    1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7269-7270; text as passed Senate: CR S7269-7270; text of measure as introduced: CR S7195)

    2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7269-7270; text as passed Senate: CR S7269-7270; text of measure as introduced: CR S7195)

    3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195-7196)

    4. Introduced in Senate

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