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The American Battle Monuments Commission honors America's fallen service members and their stories at 26 overseas cemeteries and 31 memorials.

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During World War II, the massive Allied assault on the Normandy coastline on June 6, 1944, aimed to liberate France and drive into Nazi Germany. Before dawn on June 6, three airborne divisions—the U.S. 82nd and 101st and the British 6th—landed by parachute and glider behind

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Rhone American Cemetery is officially recommended by Lonely Planet 🗺️ ✨ The World War II site located near the French Riviera has recently received recognition from Lonely Planet. Following the visit of one of their authors, the site has been selected to appear in the

Rhone American Cemetery is officially recommended by Lonely Planet 🗺️ ✨ 

The World War II site located near the French Riviera has recently received recognition from Lonely Planet. Following the visit of one of their authors, the site has been selected to appear in the
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Can you name this World War II American military cemetery? ◽ This Cemetery contains the largest number of graves of our military dead of World War II in Europe, more than 10,000 in total. ◽Most of the military fallen interred and memorialized here were killed while driving

Can you name this World War II American military cemetery?

◽ This Cemetery contains the largest number of graves of our military dead of World War II in Europe, more than 10,000 in total. 

◽Most of the military fallen interred and memorialized here were killed while driving
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Of the three ABMC cemeteries located in Belgium, Ardennes American Cemetery is one of two commemorating World War II. How well do you know this site? 🎥 Here are five things you may not know about Ardennes American Cemetery. 🌐 Read more on: abmc.gov/news-events/ne…

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This summer, we invite you to discover the stories of service and sacrifice preserved at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and honored at Montfaucon American Monument. 📍 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery: 🗓️ Every Wednesday, from July 16 to August 20. 🕒 3:15 p.m. 👥 Meeting

This summer, we invite you to discover the stories of service and sacrifice preserved at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and honored at Montfaucon American Monument. 

📍 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery:
🗓️ Every Wednesday, from July 16 to August 20.
🕒 3:15 p.m. 
👥 Meeting
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🇺🇸 On #IndependenceDay, we could not be prouder to serve those who fought for and protected our freedoms, at home and abroad. 📸 Every day, the Star-Spangled Banner flies over the graves of our national heroes at each of our cemeteries throughout the globe. 🌐

🇺🇸 On #IndependenceDay, we could not be prouder to serve those who fought for and protected our freedoms, at home and abroad.

📸 Every day, the Star-Spangled Banner flies over the graves of our national heroes at each of our cemeteries throughout the globe.

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Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery recently welcomed World War II veterans who fought in Europe and the Pacific. Visiting with Forever Young Veterans, the group discovered the cemetery, shared some of their experiences of the war, and stopped at the grave Pfc. Edwin Stewart.

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery recently welcomed World War II veterans who fought in Europe and the Pacific.

Visiting with Forever Young Veterans, the group discovered the cemetery, shared some of their experiences of the war, and stopped at the grave Pfc. Edwin Stewart.
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📸 ABMC staff, U.S. active military and veterans, and volunteers, place flags, prepare floral wreaths and put the finishing touches ahead of the Memorial Day ceremony at Manila American Cemetery, May 2025. Memorial Day is commemorated every year at every ABMC cemetery

📸 ABMC staff, U.S. active military and veterans, and volunteers, place flags, prepare floral wreaths and put the finishing touches ahead of the Memorial Day ceremony at Manila American Cemetery, May 2025. 

Memorial Day is commemorated every year at every ABMC cemetery
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On this day in 1960, the Netherlands American Cemetery was dedicated, a lasting tribute to the more than 10,000 honored here in rest and remembrance. These service members helped liberate the Netherlands during World War II, and the Dutch have not forgotten. For over 80 years,

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We are humbled to witness families honoring their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. 📸 Ms. Caroline Kirchnerr, granddaughter of U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Winslow, buried at Epinal American Cemetery, France. Winslow fought with the 3rd Infantry Division and

We are humbled to witness families honoring their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. 

📸 Ms. Caroline Kirchnerr, granddaughter of U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Winslow, buried at Epinal American Cemetery, France. Winslow fought with the 3rd Infantry Division and
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On this day in 1960, the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery was dedicated. A large international audience gathered for the ceremony to pay their respects to the more than 8,000 Americans honored here, most of whom gave their lives in the Allies push into Germany and the Battle of

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On this day during World War II, Allied forces launched the invasion of Sicily–marking the first step toward toppling the Axis’ Fortress Europe. America and the Allies landed on the island’s southern shores with limited opposition, but the fight intensified as they pushed

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📸 On July 11, 1960, Ardennes American Cemetery was dedicated. A large international audience gathered for the ceremony to pay their respects to the more than 5,000 Americans honored here, most of whom gave their lives during World War II. Today we continue to remember them,

📸 On July 11, 1960, Ardennes American Cemetery was dedicated.

A large international audience gathered for the ceremony to pay their respects to the more than 5,000 Americans honored here, most of whom gave their lives during World War II. Today we continue to remember them,
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As one of my first acts, I paid my respects at the Suresnes Cemetery, one of the 25 American cemeteries and memorials in France where tens of thousands of sailors, soldiers, and marines rest. Their courage helped defeat tyranny. 80 years after the Allied Victory, we, and the

As one of my first acts, I paid my respects at the Suresnes Cemetery, one of the 25 American cemeteries and memorials in France where tens of thousands of sailors, soldiers, and marines rest.
 
Their courage helped defeat tyranny. 80 years after the Allied Victory, we, and the
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Today we remember World War II Medal of Honor recipient Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. buried at Normandy American Cemetery. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the eldest of the six children of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. An outstanding student at

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Honoring tradition and military values, French soldiers from the 1st Rifle Regiment (1er Régiment de Tirailleurs) based in Epinal, France, marked the end of their training with a heartfelt ceremony at Epinal American Cemetery. A powerful moment of courage, brotherhood, and

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Today we remember WWI 1st Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, buried at Normandy American Cemetery. 1st Lt. Quentin Roosevelt was born on Nov. 19, 1897, in Washington D.C. During his father’s presidential terms (1901-1909), when his family lived at the White House, young Quentin was known

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📸 Graves were decorated by next of kin, locals, and grave adopters at Rhone American Cemetery for Memorial Day. Rhone American Cemetery is the final resting place of 851 WWII service members, most of whom gave their lives during the Allied landings in Southern France and the

📸 Graves were decorated by next of kin, locals, and grave adopters at Rhone American Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Rhone American Cemetery is the final resting place of 851 WWII service members, most of whom gave their lives during the Allied landings in Southern France and the
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In July 1918, Germany launched its final major offensive of World War I – the Second Battle of the Marne. Despite early inroads, American and Allied forces held the line and counterattacked. The victory was both strategic and symbolic – halting German momentum and signaling the

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Our staff at Netherlands American Cemetery will offer tours through the cemetery and memorial every day this summer. Ever wondered if you are on American soil when visiting the cemetery? Do you know what the names on the walls represent? Would you like to know the stories of the

Our staff at Netherlands American Cemetery will offer tours through the cemetery and memorial every day this summer.

Ever wondered if you are on American soil when visiting the cemetery? Do you know what the names on the walls represent? Would you like to know the stories of the