Chateau de Bernaville

26/08/2025

Normandy Institute - US Ambassador to France shares what D-Day really means. What do you think about her message?
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21/08/2025

The Normandy Institute - Congress Pay Tribute - The Greatest Generation
“No matter how far away the war seems, it finds its way back home.”
A powerful, personal story from Former Senator Elizabeth Dole about her beloved brother, John, who served in the Pacific during WWII. She shares the fear her family felt on the home front and the joy of his return after he survived a kamikaze attack on the USS Saratoga.
Her story, along with a moving tribute from Tom Brokaw, reminds us of the incredible courage and sacrifice of an entire generation.
(Video courtesy of The Normandy Institute)

20/08/2025

The Normandy Institute - Discover the ‘Mighty’ 8th Air Force in this exclusive clip from The Normandy Institute’s upcoming documentary, tied to the 8th Air Force monument unveiling. Supported by Shell Oil Company, Dr. Don Miller (author of Masters of the Air), and Hollywood producers, this film reveals untold WWII stories. Watch now on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcVRVgxLPGM and visit www.normandyinstitute.org for more!

Full documentary premieres soon.

11/08/2025

The Normandy Institute's “Mighty” 8th Air Force Monument at La Fière, Normandy, was commissioned by the Normandy Institute to honor the U.S. airmen of WWII. Sculpted by Ben Victor, it stands as a tribute to their courage and sacrifice, with support from sponsors including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Ross Perot Jr. For more, visit www.normandyinstitute.org

08/08/2020

NOW IS THE TIME TO READ « HOW IKE LED, The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions», Susan Eisenhower’s book on Dwight D. Eisenhower; how he led, what he thought and how he executed his leadership. This should be mandatory reading for anyone in a leadership position. Ike’s strategic thinking and thoughtful consideration of the long-term consequences of his decisions are a timeless inspiration. The analysis of Ike's leadership, both as a general and president, explains how personal courage, empathy and commitment to accept the consequences of one's decisions make him one of the great leaders of all times. Susan Eisenhower, Ike’s granddaughter, brings us fresh and hitherto unknown anecdotes and insights about her grandfather, leading “Ike’s Way” is the way…The link below is the AUSA book review. This book will be the best gift this year!
https://www.ausa.org/articles/august-2020-book-reviews

08/08/2016

On June 5, 2016, Susan Eisenhower, Normandy Institute advisory board member, received her Legion of Honor at La Fière bridge. Susan Eisenhower was then special guest at a Legion of Honor ceremony a…

03/08/2016

Tom Brokaw receives Legion of Honor in Paris. Check out our post:
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02/08/2016

JJ Witmeyer – Legion of Honor – Chateau Picauville August 2, 2016News2004, 79th Infantry, Invalides, JJ Witmeyer, Legion of Honor, Paris, Tom HanksDorothea Kothe WWII Veteran JJ Witmeyer receives the Legion of Honor at the Invalides in Paris in June 2009 WW2 veteran J.J. Witmeyer jr. was one of 75 r...

24/07/2016

29/06/2016

This is the chateau around 1900...

29/06/2016

I was honored to meet the three "Thalys Heroes" at the fantastic Fourth of July party at the residence of the American Ambassador, Jane Hartley! We will never forget the heroism of Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler and Alex Skarlatos!