Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
GPTKB entity
Properties (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
cemetery
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
neoclassical
|
| gptkbp:area |
50 acres
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:U.S._Army
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
American_soldiers
|
| gptkbp:contains |
Wall of the Missing
5,076 graves |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
49.6111° N, 6.1292° E
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of sacrifice
|
| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:World_War_II_veterans
American_soldiers_who_died_in_Europe |
| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Paul_Cret
|
| gptkbp:established |
1944
|
| gptkbp:features |
educational programs
educational resources landscaped gardens art installations reflecting pool commemorative plaques Visitor_Center American_flags memorial_chapel |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
gptkb:Liberation_of_Luxembourg
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
World_War_II_memorial_site
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
|
| gptkbp:includes |
historical documents
information plaques historical exhibits memorial stones medals of honor recipients memorials for other conflicts |
| gptkbp:inscription |
Here rests in honored glory a comrade in arms known but to God.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Luxembourg
|
| gptkbp:locationType |
national cemetery
|
| gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:American_Battle_Monuments_Commission
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:Patton's_grave |
| gptkbp:offers |
educational workshops
volunteer opportunities interpretive programs |
| gptkbp:opened |
1947
|
| gptkbp:openToPublic |
1947
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:European_theater_of_operations
American_Battle_Monuments_Commission_system |
| gptkbp:promotes |
cultural heritage
patriotism historical awareness |
| gptkbp:provides |
guided tours
research facilities commemorative ceremonies accessibility services |
| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:U.S._government
|
| gptkbp:serves |
as a tourist attraction
as a place of reflection |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Battle of the Bulge
|
| gptkbp:supports |
community events
educational outreach programs historical preservation efforts |
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Hamm,_Luxembourg
wooded areas |
| gptkbp:type |
military cemetery
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
open year-round
over 100,000 annually |