To check the current operational status of ABMC commemorative sites, please reference the chart below. Next-of-kin and family ...

World War II veterans honored at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Oct. 2 during ceremony with the King of Belgium, U.S.

Due to current weather conditions, Sicily-Rome American Cemetery is currently without power. While the grounds remain open, the visitor center and public restrooms are closed. Visitors should exercise ...

The World War II East Coast Memorial is located in The Battery, New York City. This memorial commemorates those soldiers, sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, merchant mariners, and airmen who met their ...

Flag Sojourn 250 To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, ABMC has partnered with America 250, the National Flag Foundation, and the National Sheriff’s Association, and have launched “Flag Sojourn ...

The American Battle Monuments Commission welcomes millions of guests each year to our sites around the world. Whether you are looking to pay respects at the grave of a fallen service member, explore ...

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While the “Christmas Truce” of 1914 has achieved legendary status in the history of World War I, there has been little coverage of similar events involving American troops. When America entered World ...

On this date in 1945, General George S. Patton, Jr. died in Germany of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Patton was one of the great figures of World War II, renowned for his style, ...

During Memorial Day weekend, ABMC sites throughout the world will pay tribute to the more than 200,000 men and women honored overseas. All the ceremonies are free to attend and open to the public.

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. On both sides of that conflict, ...