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A short history of ABMC from World War 1 to World War 2 and beyond

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 as an independent federal agency to oversee its sacred mission in perpetuity. As the guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and military memorials worldwide, ABMC honors the service, achievements and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces.