Faces of Margraten Project Honoring American GIs in the Netherlands

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The Faces of Margraten project in the Netherlands honors American GIs who fought and died in World War II by connecting them with adoptive families, seeking photos, and humanizing the cost of war.

Key Points

  • 10,000 American GIs honored at the Netherlands American Cemetery
  • Effort to pair each name with a photo of the U.S. war hero
  • Expansion of the project to five other American battlefield cemeteries in Europe
  • Seeking photos and adoptive families for 42,000 American GIs

Pros

  • Honoring the sacrifices of U.S. troops in World War II
  • Connecting younger generations with the history of the war
  • International effort to adopt and honor American GIs

Cons

  • The tragic loss of American soldiers in World War II