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Photos
President Donald J. Trump presents and American flag that had recently flown over the White House to ABMC Secretary William M. Matz.
Sunday, November 11, 2018, marked the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. To commemorate this occasion, President Donald J. Trump, as well as ABMC Secretary William M. Matz, participated in a ceremony at Suresnes American Cemetery in France.
World War II veterans attended the ceremony at Suresnes American Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice.
Soldiers await the arrival of President Donald J. Trump at Suresnes American Cemetery for the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
Videos
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.
On November 11, 1918 an armistice was signed between the Germans and the Allies, ending World War I.
ABMC Secretary Max Cleland remembers the sacrifice of our fallen this Memorial Day weekend.
Interactives
Pilots battled air-to-air to gain control of the sky. While the United States did not officially enter the war until nearly three years after it began, the “Flying Yanks” of World War I were into the fight well before that.
Experience the history of World War I with this interactive timeline. View maps, watch videos, see photos and read about the events that shaped the war.
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