the special relationship. this one forged in world war ii. >> after the shared sacrifices of the second world war, britain and the united states worked with other allies to build an assembly of international institutions to ensure that the horrors of conflict would never be repeated. tonight, we celebrate an alliance that's helped to ensure the safety and prosperity of both our peoples for decades. and which i believe will endure for many years to come. >> this week we commemorate a mighty endeavor of righteous nations and one of the greatest under takings in all of history. the bond between our nations was forever sealed in that great crusade as we honor our shared victory inheritance, we affirm the common values that will unite as long into the future.