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mahatmakanejeeves

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5. I thought it might be US territory, but it is not.

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:53 AM

Nov 9

Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands_American_Cemetery

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About Netherlands American Cemetery - American Battle Monuments ...
No, the Netherlands American Cemetery is not U.S. territory, but it is located on land provided to the U.S. for perpetual use by the Dutch government. The land was made available in gratitude for the American soldiers who died liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

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The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 9 OP

The Big Cave continues. Infuriating. yorkster Nov 9 #1

The Heritage Foundation ia but one slightlv Nov 9 #12

Considering that the workshops held for implementing their baby Project 2025 included... JHB Nov 9 #22

They were Antifa before The Wizard Nov 9 #33

No, they weren't. That brand of conservative/RWer always loved their dictators... JHB Nov 9 #36

Our fathers uncles and grandfathers were antifa The Wizard Nov 10 #38

And, per earlier post in this subthread, I was discussing the Heritage Foundation... JHB Nov 10 #39

Ohhh. The 'horridness' of this administration is unending... hlthe2b Nov 9 #2

What was the compliant? The people of the village take care of the cemetery so what is the problem? Deuxcents Nov 9 #3

I thought it might be US territory, but it is not. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 9 #5

LOL: "You can always trust AI." That is either unmarked sarcasm or a serious condition. xocetaceans Nov 9 #25

Thank you. TommyT139 Nov 9 #27

No, the land was provided by the Netherlands, the cemetery is managed by the US army. NT Lanboyo Nov 9 #35

Despicable. nt delisen Nov 9 #4

This is just so amazingly mean spirited and petty that it's hard to get my head around. Biophilic Nov 9 #6

Unless there are exculpatory facts missing from the report (which I sincerely doubt) RVN VET71 Nov 9 #21

I'd leave my name and address off of a letter to them KS Toronado Nov 9 #26

Their hatred of fellow Americans is so granular The Blue Flower Nov 9 #7

As a veteran, this action makes me sick. Scalded Nun Nov 9 #8

I am so sorry for what you and our veterans have had to endure Grim Chieftain Nov 9 #10

I read somewhere back in 2016 he was slightlv Nov 9 #17

He and his racism mimics Hitler and his. MLWR Nov 9 #9

They had better not be destroyed! pandr32 Nov 9 #11

So unexpected from the White Heritage Foundation William Seger Nov 9 #13

Just disgusting. Old Crank Nov 9 #14

When is Trump just going to plow over all those graves? LudwigPastorius Nov 9 #15

The Unmonuments Men. .. yorkster Nov 9 #16

What bullshit reason was given for this blatant racism? JoseBalow Nov 9 #18

I really despise the rotten creatures in the Heritage Foundation. bronxiteforever Nov 9 #19

Ditto ... and for a long time now. KPN Nov 9 #20

There will be a reckoning. Joinfortmill Nov 9 #23

But of course.. LW1977 Nov 9 #24

From last June: TommyT139 Nov 9 #30

Limburg state members want temporary memorial for black liberators chowder66 Nov 9 #28

Thanks. I'm posting from a phone and editing ex post facto as I can. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 9 #34

Such idiots! It's moves like this Buddyzbuddy Nov 9 #29

Are they are trying to start a race war? Easterncedar Nov 9 #31

Limburgse Statenleden willen tijdelijke herdenkingsplek voor zwarte bevrijders mahatmakanejeeves Nov 9 #32

Disgraceful wendyb-NC Nov 9 #37