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The Mardasson Memorial

The Battle of the Bulge Monument formerly known as the Mardasson Memorial[1] is a monument honoring the memory of American soldiers wounded or killed during World War II's Battle of the Bulge. Designed in the shape of a five-pointed American star, it is located near Bastogne in the Luxembourg province of Belgium. The first step toward the memorial was undertaken on July 4, 1946, with the presentation of some earth from the site to U.S. President Harry Truman. The dedication was on July 16, 1950.

  1. ^ "ABMC accepts responsibility for 31st federal monument | American Battle Monuments Commission". www.abmc.gov. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-08-29.

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