This will be the scene on the National Mall on June 13th, 2009,
as tens of thousands of Americans gather to do what must be done

DECLARE VICTORY IN IRAQ
Americans! If we don't do it, it won't be done; join us as we gather in the nation's capital on June 13th to commemorate "Victory in Iraq Day" and to thank our military for their sacrifices on behalf of a grateful nation. The time has come to recognize our brave troops for bringing victory to the Iraqi people and to the cause of freedom around the world.

What has happened in Iraq reflects what our nation can do when the stakes are high, and the stakes in Iraq were VERY high. While Operation Desert Storm was an important victory in the fight for freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom was immeasurably more vital in terms of defending the values we hold dear, and yet the government will not organize a victory parade like it did for General Schwarzkopf's troops. Why? Desert Storm was supported by the American public, and OIF has been the "orphan" of the last decade.

Well, the orphan has parents now, and, as Pogo said, "They is us."

Let's take ownership of our troops' victory in Iraq by gathering in the uncounted thousands to give them a national "thank-you."

There will be patriotic speakers, fabulous music, a sea of flags, and a general atmosphere of celebration and thanksgiving for what our military men and women have done under the most difficult of circumstances. Be a part of it!