More than a half million Americans gave their life during World War I and World War II. They died fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world. Hear family members remember those they lost, who are buried overseas in North Africa American Cemetery.
Suresnes American Cemetery is located just outside of Paris, France, and includes the remains of American World War I service members, many of whom died from injury or disease during the war. Learn more about the history of this cemetery.
Superintendent Shane Williams has worked for ABMC since 2009, and he's served as an assistant superintendent or superintendent at a variety of cemeteries. Hear Shane talk about the importance of ABMC cemeteries and why he feels so dedicated to the mission.
Never Forgotten follows the story of Sergeant Paul Maynard, a doughboy from Connecticut. Among the first to volunteer for the Army, Paul survived some of the most brutal fighting American forces endured, including the Battle of Belleau Wood, the Saint-Mihiel Campaign, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
This short film serves as an orientation to the Great War, the cemetery, and ABMC. Through historic and modern-day imagery, and first-person recollections from letters, a clearer perspective of the true cost of war is presented.
Designed for the visitor center at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, this film presents visitors with an immersive, World War I experience.
Superintendent Bruce Malone has worked for ABMC since 2010, and he's served as superintendent at a variety of cemeteries. Hear Bruce talk about his responsibilities and why he feels so dedicated to the mission.
The Journey Back profiles the story of SSgt. Max Chotin who died November 3, 1945, nearly six months after the war in Europe had ended.
Watch historic footage produced by the Coast Guard, showing and explaining elements of the Normandy invasion.
Watch coverage of the 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony at Brookwood American Cemetery. Video courtesy of the 501st Combat Support Wing.
More than 50 men and women from the American World War II Orphans Network (AWON) will travel together to Netherlands American Cemetery for Memorial Day Weekend 2015 to visit the final resting place of their fathers. Follow along on their journey as they visit these hallowed grounds.
On May 8, 1945 World War II ended in Europe. This piece was produced by the United News Company in 1945. Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration
The Montfaucon American Monument Dedication is one of thirteen segments featured in the "America Honors Her Heroes" film.
The Montsec American Monument Dedication is one of thirteen segments featured in the "America Honors Her Heroes" film.
The film is the Official Record of the Dedication Ceremonies in 1937 at the American World War Memorials and Cemeteries in Europe.