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ABMC is an agency of the executive branch of the federal government, honoring the service, achievements and sacrifices of the U.S. armed forces abroad since 1917.

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The memorial at Cabanatuan, a marble altar resting atop a square concrete base in the center of a platform flanked by two flag poles
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The American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the 80th anniversary of the raid and liberation of the Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp on Feb.

Filipino evacuees walk down a debris filled road to return to their homes after being freed by the 1st Cavalry Division.
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In spring 1942, U.S. forces in the Philippines surrendered after four months of brutal fighting and dwindling supplies. Imperial Japanese forces took over for what would be three austere years for many Filipino and international residents of the country. Famously, Gen.

Manila American Cemetery commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila
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The American Battle Monuments Commission 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).

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Manila American Cemetery commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila
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The American Battle Monuments Commission 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).

Fountain and Chapel at Rhone American Cemetery
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The American Battle Monuments Commission will mark the 80th anniversary of the landings in the South of France in support of Operation Dragoon with a ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery on Aug. 16, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. CET.

meuse-argonne american cemetery lithograph
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Join us for a tour of Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery