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World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony

Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs will be celebrating 80 years of victory by honoring Nebraska's World War II veterans in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda on May 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

We will be presenting a group of WWII veterans with their medals but are also inviting the WWII veterans who have already received their medals to join if they can and also be recognized. 

For more information, please contact the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs by emailing ndva@nebraska.gov or calling 402-471-2458.

This event will also be live streamed through Nebraska Public Media and can be watched here.

WWII Ceremony Accessibility Information

Event Time
1:00 p.m.
Event Date