American Battle Monuments Commission
07/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2026 06:52
Rhone American Cemetery to host tours for 70th anniversary
On July 26, 1956, the American Battle Monuments Commission officially dedicated the completed Rhone American Cemetery in Draguignan, France. This summer, staff will offer "70 Years of History and Remembrance: Special Guided Tours" to mark the anniversary of the dedication of the site.
From 9:30 to 11 a.m. CET July 25 and 26, the special tours will explore the history, symbolism, and human stories that make the site a powerful symbol of remembrance. To join this unique opportunity to better understand the legacy of this iconic site, email [email protected] or call +33 (0)4 94 68 03 62.
Rhone American Cemetery is located along the historic route of the U.S. Seventh Army's drive up the Rhone Valley during World War II. Most of those buried and memorialized here lost their lives in the liberation of southern France in August 1944.
The American Battle Monuments Commission sites are a constant reminder of Gen. John J. Pershing's promise that, "time will not dim the glory of their deeds."
Picture of Rhone American Cemetery with some headstones in the front and the chapel in the back. Credit: American Battle Monuments Commission/ Robert Uth.
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