American Battle Monuments Commission
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
Guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials, this agency of the United States government honors the service, achievements and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces.
The Commission operates and maintains 26 American cemeteries and 31 memorials, monuments and markers in 17 countries, and works to fulfill the vision of its first chairman, General of the Armies John J. Pershing. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, promised that "Time will not dim the glory of their needs".
American Battle Monuments Commission
Today amidst the approximately 9,400 white headstones, the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the 81st anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery.
Read more: www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/american-battle-monu…
📸 ABMC/Anthony Gaudun
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American Battle Monuments Commission
On June 6, 2025, we will pause to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history.
ABMC’s Normandy American Cemetery will hold a ceremony to commemorate the deeds of the U.S. armed forces and its allies at 11 a.m. CET with U.S. and French dignitaries as well as veterans’ associations.
The ceremony will be livestreamed here: www.dvidshub.net/webcast/36310
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American Battle Monuments Commission
During Memorial Day weekend, ABMC sites throughout the world will pay tribute to the more than 200,000 men and women honored overseas.
Learn more: www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/honoring-the-fallen-…
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American Battle Monuments Commission
ABMC unveils redesigned website 🌐
The American Battle Monuments Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, aimed at providing visitors with a more streamlined, user-friendly, and immersive online experience.
The redesigned site improves accessibility, offers better navigation, and features updated content to help those interested in learning about the ABMC’s mission, cemeteries, monuments or memorials, and the sacrifice of American servicemen and women.
➡️ We invite you to try it now: www.abmc.gov
More information: abmc.gov/news-events/news/american-battle-monument…
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American Battle Monuments Commission
ABMC will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, on Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. (local time).
To register and for more information: www.abmc.gov/news-events/events/american-battle-mo…
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American Battle Monuments Commission
On Oct. 19, Epinal American Cemetery will host a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Bruyères and honor the U.S. troops who participated in this event, highlighting the deeds of the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team and their connection to the site where service members from these units rest for eternity.
Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4esZrsE
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American Battle Monuments Commission
The Liberation Concert at Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten was launched in 2006 as a unique tribute to those Americans who gave their lives while fighting to liberate Europe during WWII.
This year, it will be performed on Sept. 12.️
To learn more: www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/2024-liberation-conc…
To follow the Liberation Concert live, please follow @L1-Nieuws.
#WW2 #WWII80inEurope #Netherlands #Margraten #Limburg #Maastricht #OurHonor #TheirLegacy #WeRemember
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American Battle Monuments Commission
WHEN ART HONORS SACRIFICE
On Sept. 12, ABMC will host the South Netherlands Philharmonic, the Brabant Choir, and soloist Suzan Seegers for the 18th Liberation Concert at Netherlands American Cemetery in honor of America's WWII service members. ⤵️
Read more on our website: www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/2024-liberation-conc…
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American Battle Monuments Commission
On January 24, 2024, ABMC will host a ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, near Rome, Italy, in memory of the service members who fell during the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno during World War II.
The ceremony is part of the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Europe, which will be held throughout the year.
We will be sharing stories on Facebook and Instagram @usabmc throughout the day.
Join us to follow this unique event and honor the memory of our World War II fallen heroes.
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American Battle Monuments Commission
The Netherlands American Cemetery visitor center has officially been dedicated! ✨
In presence of U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Razdan Duggal, ABMC Secretary Charles Djou, Governor Emile Roemer and Mayor Alain Krijnen, selected guests and invitees were offered the opportunity to explore the exhibit that ABMC developed for this unique space. 🇺🇸
📅 Officially opening to the public Dec. 12, 2023, this visitor center is the 10th permanent exhibit created by ABMC.
📲 We invite you to join us this week as we unveil more about this unique building and interpretive space.
💭 What would you like to know about it?
🎫 We look forward to welcoming visitors to honor our fallen service members. 🙏
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