Okinawa marks 61st anniversary of WWII battle

Okinawa marks 61st anniversary of WWII battle

ITOMAN, Japan - Elderly people pray for the victims of the Battle of Okinawa between Japanese and U.S. forces at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa, on June 23 as Okinawa Prefecture marked the 61st anniversary of the end of the battle.

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