After World War II, nations built cemeteries to bury their war dead. Every country approached this differently. With millions of people killed during the conflict, nations had to bury massive numbers of war dead while also building new cemeteries in foreign lands.
Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Organized by the town of Marnes-la-Coquette, the ceremony marked the 99th anniversary of the Armistice.
Suresnes American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Organized by the city of Suresnes, the ceremony included reading the presidential proclamation and a wreath laying. Attendance was free and open to the public.
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted a small Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Epinal American cemetery hosted a Remembrance Ceremony on December 10, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. Organized by the U.S.
To coincide with Memorial Day weekend, Somme American Cemetery in France hosted a ceremony on May 26, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. that honored both Memorial Day and the 100th anniversary of the first U.S.
Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France hosted a ceremony on May 27, 2018 that marks Memorial Day, and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood and Operations in the Aisne-Marne region.
To coincide with Memorial Day weekend, a ceremony at Cantigny Monument in France on May 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. will mark the role of the 1st Division in World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France will host a ceremony on July 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. marking the 100th anniversary of the Oise-Aisne Offensive during World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.