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75th Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery

Published November 14, 2018

June 6, 2019 will mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during World War II. This event, which ultimately led to the liberation of Europe, will be commemorated at Normandy American Cemetery. We are pleased to be able to announce that the 6 June ceremony will start at 11:00 am.

Security procedures will be confirmed soon but guests should anticipate that they will need to be on site no later than 9:30 am. If you’re interested in learning more about the event, email dday75@abmc.gov. If you are the family member of an individual who is buried or memorialized in Normandy American Cemetery or traveling with a World War II veteran, please include that information in your email.

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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