Letter to Major General William J. Donovan Concerning the Dedication of World War II Cemeteries and Memorials.

[Released May 12, 1956. Dated May 11, 1956]

Dear Bill:

I am delighted to know that you can represent me at the ceremonies to be held in Europe during July, at which the American Battle Monuments Commission will dedicate the cemeteries and the memorials it has constructed to the Americans who gave their lives in their country's service in World War II.

As you know, the program of ceremonies which the Commission is arranging will be international in scope. The Commission has just advised me that the specific program will be:

Cambridge, England 16 July

St. Laurent (Omaha Beach) France 19 July

St. James, Manche, France 20 July

Epinal, France 23 July

Draguignan, France 26 July

Nettuno (Anzio) Italy 30 July

General North, the Secretary of the Commission, can advise you in more detail concerning specific plans and arrangements.

With warm regard,

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER