The 12 Medal of Honor heroes of D-Day

All Americans should read the stories and know of these heroes who have been all but forgotten. [View this message in your browser]( Friend, Our schools used to teach every child about D-Day. Among the thousands of heroes of the longest day were the 12 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their courage and valor… but that’s no longer the case. WAs our Greatest Generation has passed, we have failed to teach our children the legacy of service, honor, and sacrifice of the men who fought their way into Hitler’s Fortress Europe. In a recent poll of High School Seniors: - 72% Didn’t know we fought Hitler during World War II. - 87% Didn’t know we entered WWII because of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. - 60% Didn’t know which countries we fought in WWII - 13% Thought General Dwight Eisenhower was a general from the Civil War Friend, American kids are not being taught our nation’s history. According to ‘The Nation’s Report Card,’ America’s high schoolers’ proficiency in U.S. History and Civics is at its lowest level in nearly 30 years. They know little of the immense courage our troops displayed fighting for their freedoms in the Second World War, and they know little of the heroes who gave their life in service to our country. In fact, most Americans these days know next to nothing about World War II and the millions of young soldiers who put their lives on the line to serve their country in the war, let alone in Korea or Vietnam. To help educate young Americans about the selfless, patriotic, and courageous heroes in WWII, the American Veterans Center created a limited-edition booklet — A Mighty Endeavor: Operation Overlord through the Eyes of D-Day’s Greatest Heroes. [For the next 24 hours, I’m holding a copy of this brand new, one-of-a-kind booklet for you, Friend. With your gift of any amount today, a copy of A Mighty Endeavor will be yours to share with family and friends.]( [Claim your copy of A Mighty Endeavor]( Every one of the 156,000 men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on that bloodyday is a hero in my book. It took real guts to run head-first into a hailstorm of bullets and mortar rounds. We all hope nobody ever needs to experience something like it again. But it is essential we remember, and learn. The AVC is devoted to preserving their history, so that today’s young Americans – and those in generations to come – can learn from the heroes you and I grew up idolizing. The 12 heroes who received the Medal of Honor showed so much courage and valor in the invasion of Normandy, that they were individually chosen to receive our nation’s highest honor. All Americans should read the stories and know of these heroes who have been all but forgotten. The [American Veterans Center is committed to bringing the legacy of the greatest generation to the latest generation, and with your gift today, we can preserve the legacy of America’s World War II veterans.]( As a token of my thanks for your support, I’ll send you a limited-edition copy of A Mighty Endeavor. When you receive it, I have just one request; please share it with a loved one. Show them these stories and talk about how important their legacy is to our history. But, please let me know in the next 24 hours if you’re claiming your copy! It is my hope that you’ll share this booklet with your children, grandchildren, and neighbors and tell them all about D-Day. [Claim your copy of A Mighty Endeavor]( Friend, we must share the TRUTH about American WWII veterans with America’s youth – we cannot fail them any longer. We must educate our nation’s children with messages of the D-Day heroes who were up against a battle-hardened enemy, whose very actions preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. [Please support American Veterans Center’s mission to fight the historical ignorance plaguing today’s culture and teach America’s young people what real service meant during WWII.]( Whether you can afford to donate $15, $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or any other amount — I’ll send along your copy of A Mighty Endeavor: Operation Overlord through the Eyes of D-Day’s Greatest Heroes as a “thank you” for your support of our bravest Americans. Thank you and God bless, Tim Holbert American Veterans Center [Support American Veterans Center]( The mission of the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee is to preserve and promote the legacy and experiences of America's veterans and active duty service personnel from World War II through today. A non-profit educational organization, the AVC and WWIIVC are funded solely through generous contributions from people like you. All contributions are tax-deductible. © American Veterans Center 1100 N. Glebe Road Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22201 If {EMAIL} should not be subscribed or if you need to change your subscription information for Conservative FWD, [please use this preferences page](. 625 First Street #183 Alexandria, VA 22314