National D-Day Memorial @DDayMemorial
The Nation's monument to those who fought and died on D-Day, June 6, 1944. https://t.co/1pJhlUriWI dday.org Bedford, Virginia Joined September 2011-
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Tickets are still available for 5/24’s Stars and Stripes Forever Patriotic Concert! The Jefferson Choral Society and The Let’s Dance Band will have guests on their feet celebrating freedom and honoring those who gave all to secure it. Get your tickets at store.dday.org
The Second World War led to many changes in people’s lives: travelling to places they wouldn't have before. Sadly in Frank Draper’s case, his experiences came to a fatal end. Object courtesy of the @DDayMemorial #DDay #DDay80 #DDayIn80Objects theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…
Submissions for Portraits of Heroes close on May 5. This tribute to Allied service members who fought in the Battle of Normandy will be on display from June 6 to 9. Learn more about Portraits of Heroes and submit a photo of a loved one who served below: dday.org/portraits-of-h…
Thanks to everyone who visited the Memorial for last Saturday’s Family Day, which was generously sponsored by WoodmenLife! Attendees danced to ‘40s-era tunes, chatted with costumed interpreters, enjoyed delicious food, and participated in fun activities. See you again next year!
Happy Arbor Day! The mango tree on the 29th Infantry Regiment’s coat of arms represents the unit’s service in the Philippine-American War. During WWII, the 29th guarded the Red Ball Express as it supplied troops across France and fought in the Battle of the Bulge #ArtifactFriday
Midway between Earth Day and Arbor Day is the perfect time to share this poster comparing the nation’s endurance to a stately elm. How have you helped preserve and celebrate America’s natural beauty this week? #WarPosterWednesday
Happy 116th birthday, US Army Reserve! Citizen Soldiers, thank you for all you do to protect our nation. #USARBirthday116 #USArmyReserve
This car, created in honor of the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, ran at the MBNA 400 "A SALUTE TO HEROES" race at Dover International Speedway on June 6, 2004. The car is now on display at the Memorial. You can see the No. 18 D-Day Chevrolet at tomorrow’s Family Day! #ArtifactFriday
On Apr. 25, join us for “4,415 Souls and Counting: The National D-Day Memorial Necrology Project.” Director of Education John Long will discuss research undertaken by the Memorial to determine how many Allied personnel died on D-Day. More info below: dday.org/events/remembe…
Liberty ships carried vital supplies around the world during WWII. However, some of these vessels sustained concerning fractures. Investigations found that many such cracks originated at square hatch corners. Using rounded corners helped alleviate the problem #WarPosterWednesday
#OTD in ‘45, Pres. Truman nominated Lt. Gens. George Patton and Courtney Hodges, commanders, respectively, of the Third and First Armies, for their fourth stars. Truman also nominated nine maj. gens. for the rank of lt. gen.
We pick up our conversation on Italy in WWII with renowned historian James Holland, author of The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943 in this NEW EPISODE! Listen and subscribe at dday.org/someone-talked… Supported by @VAHumanities
Our next Streamable Learning program is just three weeks away! Join us on May 7 for “We Can Do It!: Women in World War II.” In this program, learn about the roles of women in WWII and hear stories of the women who supported the war effort. Register now: streamablelearning.com/app/events/202…
Major-league ballplayer and bomber pilot Elmer Gedeon was born #OTD in ‘17. Gedeon was killed on April 20, ‘44, when German antiaircraft fire struck his B-26 during a bombing run over France. Gedeon, a former Senators outfielder, was one of two big-leaguers killed during the war
Happy 76th birthday, U.S. Air Force Reserve! Citizen Airmen, thank you for all you do to protect our nation.
The Memorial’s FREE Family Day is one week away! Join us from 10 AM to 3 PM on April 20 for this joyous, family-friendly event exploring life at home and on the front lines during WWII. Family Day is generously sponsored by WoodmenLife. Learn more below: dday.org/events/family-…
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning by this WWII-era British rifle-cleaning kit, designed for use with the Lee-Enfield rifle, Bren LMG, and other infantry weapons. It includes a cleaning brush, pull-through rope, oil tube, rag, and wire gauze for cleaning rust #ArtifactFriday
Our next Lunchbox Lecture is just three weeks away! Join us in person or online at noon on 4/25 to hear Director of Education John Long deliver “4,415 Souls and Counting: The National D-Day Memorial Necrology Project.” Learn more about the lecture below: dday.org/events/remembe…
#OTD in ‘44, Eisenhower awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Capt. Dominic Salvatore “Don” Gentile (left), one of the Army Air Forces’ top aces. The Mustang pilot won 21.88 air victories and destroyed 7 aircraft on the ground. Ike called the Ohio native a “one-man airforce”
This poetic Navy recruiting poster was published in Sep. ‘41, before Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. The Navy’s recruiting efforts succeeded. The ranks of the Navy were populated entirely with volunteers until early ‘43, when it began drafting sailors. #WarPosterWednesday
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1K Followers 45 FollowingThe Second World War led to many changes in people’s lives: travelling to places they wouldn't have before. Sadly in Frank Draper’s case, his experiences came to a fatal end. Object courtesy of the @DDayMemorial #DDay #DDay80 #DDayIn80Objects theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…
Yesterday, Virginia Tech Medal of Honor recipient 1st. Lt. Jimmie Monteith was honored with a plaque in the National D-Day Memorial’s new Medal of Honor Garden. Cadet Jacob Troupe and Maj. Gen. Fullhart spoke to the audience about the impact of Monteith’s selfless service.
Imagine training for months as part of an elite unit for a mission that seemed impossible! Thomas Ruggiero's unit the US 2nd Rangers was tasked with seizing the German gun battery at Pointe du Hoc. Object courtesy of @DDayMemorial. theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob… #DDayIn80Objects
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A beautiful Veterans Day at the @DDayMemorial in Bedford. The moving ceremony, recognizing the service and sacrifice of veterans both past and present, fittingly began at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Very glad I was able to attend and participate.
Beautiful day at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Virginia. Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all who have served and to their families! @DDayMemorial #VeteransDay2023
Joe Balkoski had a very good talk about Utah Beach with @JohnCMcManus3 and the fine folks of @DDayMemorial about Utah Beach. dday.org/someone-talked… The heavy casualties of the @4thInfDiv in the battle for Cherbourg also came up, so it might be worth to highlight those numbers.
Although I typically post about German forces, I'm actually just as interested in the allies. When studying the fighting on the Cotentin peninsula it quickly becomes clear how costly the campaign was for both sides. Here is a casualty list of the infantry regiments of the US 4ID
@DDayMemorial — On June 6, 1944, Allied troops battled insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world. #historymatters
Big thanks to our partners at the @DDayMemorial in Bedford and @montgomerymus in Christiansburg for hosting us to promote our FREE resources to teachers in Southwest Virginia! You can learn more here: virginiahistory.org/appalachian-po…
If you haven't given @JohnCMcManus3's hosted @DDayMemorial podcast a listen, why not start with the latest episode: dday.org/someone-talked… #airborne #ww2 @11thAirborneDiv
Training Day 4 complete for nULL class of 2027, @DDayMemorial discovering connections to VWIL & MBU alum. Then MREs & goal setting at Liberty Lake. @MaryBaldwinU
This photo came up today on my iPhone featured photos. That’s Pat Waters, the grandson of General George Patton at the National @DDayMemorial in Bedford, Virginia from June 6, 2019.
@DDayMemorial He was to be named Division Commander the next day. His story on Utah Beach is one of the highlights of the tour
The @USArmy was formed today in 1775 under the command of a Virginian, George Washington. Virginia has numerous tributes to our soldiers, including the National Museum of the United States Army at @Fort_Belvoir and the @DDayMemorial in Bedford County. @BedfordEconDev #NOVAEDA
Leading a tour @DDayMemorial to a group of seniors. One widow's husband fought in the pacific. Another man received his father's Congressional Medal of Honor from Gen. Bradley in 1952 when he was 7. These stories must still be told
Tune in as we commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy and honor the brave Virginians who forever changed the course of history with their unwavering courage at the @DDayMemorial. dday.org/events/79th-an… #DDay
Any day is a good day to visit The National @DDayMemorial in Bedford. But it’s a little more special on June 6 of every year.
Bedford, VA, pop. 3,200 in 1944, suffered the nation’s worst D-Day losses as a % of one town's population (19 killed in Co A of the 116th Inf). 2 more died later in Normandy, as did 2 others in different 116th Inf companies. Photo: Pointe Du Hoc sculpture, @DDayMemorial Bedford
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