Historic image of 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Throughout World War II, the 100th and 442nd fought with courage, neatly encapsulated in the unit motto––“Go for broke.” By the end of the war, the unit had received more than 18,000 individual decorations.

Pfc. Charley Havlat in uniform.

In these last days of World War II in Europe, American soldiers continued to fight bravely. One such soldier was Pfc. Charley Havlat, who was shot in a German ambush on May 7. Havlat is considered to be the last American killed in the European Theater of Operations.

President Obama lays a wreath at Manila American Cemetery during his visit.

During his time in Asia, President Barack Obama visited Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines to honor the fallen.

The D-Day landing on June 6, 1944.

Nearly seven decades ago in the midst of World War II, Allied forces landed on the Normandy coastline on June 6, 1944 with the aim to liberate France, and then advance to Germany.

President Obama deliver remarks; Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo and his Majesty King Phillipe look on.

During his time in Europe, President Barack Obama visited Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium to honor the fallen.

View of the outside of the Pointe du Hoc Visitor Center.

The American Battle Monuments Commission is opening to the public a new visitor center at the Pointe du Hoc in Cricqueville en Bessin, France on March 15, 2014.

U.S. Color Guard stands at attention during the ceremony.

During Memorial Day weekend ABMC sites will pay tribute to the more than 218,000 individuals commemorated at these overseas cemeteries.

A memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Philippines and the United States was signed that will allow ABMC to assume operations and maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery.

ABMC Commissioner Maura Sullivan walks with a marine holding a floral wreath.

During Veterans Day weekend ABMC sites paid tribute and honored those men and women that are buried and memorialized overseas.