The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 shocked the nation, and jolted the United States into World War II. U.S. forces posted in the Philippines had little time to prepare for war.
Congress declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, formally bringing the United States into World War I, a conflict that had been ongoing for nearly three years.
The hallowed grounds of ABMC cemeteries serve as world-wide examples of the reverence and respect given to Americans who served and died as a member of the Armed Forces. During the course of the American WWI Centennial new exhibits, events, and resources will be made available by ABMC to commemorate this piece of our American history.
The renovated visitor center at Flanders-Field American Cemetery will be dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 6, 2017 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I.
Nearly 100 years ago, the United States entered World War I. To coincide with this anniversary, the renovated visitor center at Flanders Field American Cemetery will be dedicated on April 6, 2017 at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A new exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) marking the 100th anniversary of American involvement in World War I officially opened to the public today.
ABMC Acting Secretary Robert J. Dalessandro presented former Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr., with the American Battle Monuments Commission Distinguished Public Service Award.
During Women’s History Month, we honor both the service and sacrifice of all women who have served in in the military. Last week, Luxembourg American Cemetery welcomed SSgt. Diane Sanchez for her re-enlistment ceremony at the grave of Gen. George Patton.
The operating hours at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery will be different on March 15 and 16, 2017. The cemetery will be open from 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Regular operating hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will resume on Friday, March 17, 2017.