From Decoration Day to Memorial Day: An American Tradition for Ne…
Memorial Day–the federal holiday in which we honor our veterans and remember those who died while in the armed services–originated in the aftermath of the Civil War.
ABMC News
-
-
ABMC Honors Americans Buried and Memorialized Overseas this Memor…
More than 500,000 Americans lost their lives in World War I and World War II defending democracy on soil and water far from the United States. The sacrifice of these men and women will be honored during ceremonies at America’s military cemeteries ove…
-
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Honoring Japa…
Throughout World War II, the 100th and 442nd fought with courage, neatly encapsulated in the unit motto––“Go for broke.” By the end of the war, the unit had received more than 18,000 individual decorations.
-
The Last American Killed in Action in Europe during World War II
In these last days of World War II in Europe, American soldiers continued to fight bravely. One such soldier was Pfc. Charley Havlat, who was shot in a German ambush on May 7. Havlat is considered to be the last American killed in the European Theate…
-
President Obama Visits Manila American Cemetery
During his time in Asia, President Barack Obama visited Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines to honor the fallen.
-
70th Anniversary of D-Day
Nearly seven decades ago in the midst of World War II, Allied forces landed on the Normandy coastline on June 6, 1944 with the aim to liberate France, and then advance to Germany.
-
President Obama Visits Flanders Field American Cemetery
During his time in Europe, President Barack Obama visited Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium to honor the fallen.
-
Pointe du Hoc Visitor Center
The American Battle Monuments Commission is opening to the public a new visitor center at the Pointe du Hoc in Cricqueville en Bessin, France on March 15, 2014.
-
Visit an ABMC Site during Memorial Day Weekend 2014
During Memorial Day weekend ABMC sites will pay tribute to the more than 218,000 individuals commemorated at these overseas cemeteries.
-
ABMC to Assume Control of Clark Veterans Cemetery
A memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Philippines and the United States was signed that will allow ABMC to assume operations and maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery.
