"Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds:" The Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Commemoration of the D-Day War Dead

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.

June 01, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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+ Add to calendar 2020-06-01 11:00:00 AM 2020-06-01 12:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 "Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds:" The Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Commemoration of the D-Day War Dead 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.

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.