The Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Commemoration of the D-Day War Dead

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Ben Brands, a historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, will discuss the initial establishment of the cemetery at Omaha Beach, which occurred in the days immediately following D-Day. Brands will also explore the cemetery's post-war transformation into a permanent resting place, fulfilling the ABMC's mission to protect overseas memorials and perpetually honor the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.



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