; Whereas, following World War I, the 2d Infantry Division was one of only 3 United States divisions to remain on active duty, which is a strong testament to the accomplishments of the 2d Infantry Division; Whereas the 2d Infantry Division— (1) remained on occupation duty in Germany to enforce the Armistice until July 1919; and (2) came to the United States for the first time in July 1919, having fought in every major United States engagement and emerging as the most decorated United States Division of the American Expeditionary Forces; Whereas, in recognition of exemplary service during World War I, the 2d Infantry Division was the recipient of— (1) French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Streamer embroidered AISNE-MARNE; (2) French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Streamer embroidered MEUSE-ARGONNE; and (3) French Fourragère; Whereas the 2d Division established the new home of the Division in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to test new concepts and innovations for the Army; Whereas, in 1937, 2d Infantry Division became the first command reorganized under the new triangular concept, having 3 separate regiments in the division; Whereas, Headquarters, 2d Division was redesignated on August 1, 1942, as Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division; Whereas, in June 1944, the 2d Infantry Division was called to action and made the assault landing on Omaha Beach 1 day after D–Day, June 7, 1944, which began the liberation of northern Europe from Nazi control; Whereas, during World War II, the 2d Infantry Division fought bravely in France, Germany, and Czechoslovakia from 1944 to 1945; Whereas the 2d Infantry Division continued to provide invaluable service throughout World War II, including by— (1) fighting for the liberation of France and Belgium; (2) fighting for the liberation of Trévières on June 10, 1944; (3) assaulting and securing Hill 192; (4) capturing Tinchebray on August 15, 1944; (5) capturing the vital port city of Brest, which was liberated in September 1944 after a fierce 28-day battle fought in streets and alleyways