Urice stands next to his friend's headstone.

Staff welcome all kinds of visitors to our cemeteries around the world. And one group always receives VIP treatment—our World War II veterans.

Cover includes the title and an artistic rendering of Gen. Pershing with Uncle Sam, and on both sides the men are flanked by troops.

ABMC, in partnership with the National Park Service and the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, has published "World War I Remembered." This collection of essays by eminent World War I scholars can provide new insights and information to those familiar with the events of 100 years ago or paint a clear picture of what occurred for those who are new to the topic.

Image of the cemetery with the text: "Who were they? The Faces of Epinal-Dinozé."

 Epinal American Cemetery will host Faces of Epinal-Dinozé. During this special exhibit you can walk these hallowed grounds, and see the faces of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight to liberate Europe during World War II.

Ceremony participants stand around one of the adopted headstones.

Many towns and villages near our cemeteries in Europe have a deep appreciation for the American sacrifice, and they want to ensure it’s not forgotten as we become further removed from World War II.

Family members stand behind a headstone in the cemetery.

Last month marked the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I. Commemorations have been big and small. They’ve been private and public. Each takes on a unique focus.

Men in suits with suitcases stand in line outside of train cars.

The United States declared war on Germany with a small standing army. There were just over 120,000 men in the U.S. Army, and 180,000 in the National Guard. A radical transformation had to occur to meet the needs of participation in a global conflict.

The film is shown on a screen inside the visitor center at Meuse-Argonne.

The renovated visitor center at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery will be dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 28, 2017, immediately following the Memorial Day ceremony.  One

Men in uniform stand on the steps outside the building.

After the U.S. declaration of war in early April 1917, the American government began preparations in earnest.  For a conflict that had been ongoing for nearly three years, this opportunity for a major momentum shift enlivened the Allies.

Historical image of President Woodrow Wilson and wife laying wreath at temporary cemetery.

On Tuesday, May 16 at 1 p.m. eastern the American Battle Monuments Commission hosted its first Facebook live chat. In the aftermath of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson and General of the Armies John J.