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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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Memorial Day 2023 at FFAC
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More than 500,000 Americans lost their lives in World War I and World War II defending freedom and democracy far from home.

Honolulu Memorial - ABMC - Robert Uth
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More than seven decades since his death during the Korean War, Medal of Honor recipient

ABMC centennial documentary: "Our Promise"
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To mark a hundred years of commemoration, ABMC released a unique 56-minute documentary, "Our Promise: 100 years of the American Battle Monuments Commission."

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This year, the American Battle Monuments Commission is celebrating its centennial, having been established on March 4, 1923.  Throughout its history, ABMC has been proud to honor and recognize fallen U.S. service members with Memorial Day events at its cemeteries and memorials.

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WWI soldier Burial ceremony announcement
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On June 7, 2023, ABMC will inter the remains of an unknown WWI soldier at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France, one of ABMC’s eight WWI cemeteries located overseas.

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ABMC will honor the 79th Anniversary of D-Day landings through a commemorative ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery, France, June 6, 2023, at 11 a.m., local time.

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To mark a hundred years of commemoration, ABMC released a unique 56-minute documentary, "Our Promise: 100 years of the American Battle Monuments Commission." The unique

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Corozal American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9 a.m.