In the spring, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), responsible for managing memorial sites outside the United States, took down two panels from the visitors center at the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, which is the last resting place for approximately 8,300 U.S. soldiers. This decision has incited significant backlash from various community members, including Dutch officials and the families of U.S. soldiers. The panels detailed 'the U.S. policy of racial segregation during World War II' and highlighted the contributions of Black soldiers. The removal was not publicized, prompting local anger and protests demanding the return of the panels. Cor Linssen, a 79-year-old who is the son of a Black American soldier, expressed that this action is a critical part of history that should not be erased. The decision appeared to align with President Donald Trump’s executive orders that dismantled several diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, leading some to speculate that the ABMC acted out of fear of violating these orders. This situation reflects a growing concern among local residents about the acknowledgment of the role of Black Americans in the war and the very real history of racism they faced. In November, a Dutch television program attempted to reinstall the displays outside the cemetery but was quickly thwarted by police, further aggravating community sentiments. The local residents, many of whom have familial connections to the soldiers, communicate their commitment to ensuring these stories are preserved, suggesting that while the panels may have been physically removed, the community will seek to maintain the memory of these men. The historical significance is underscored by Theo Bovens, Dutch senator and chair of the Black Liberators foundation, whose group had previously advocated for the inclusion of these panels. He emphasized that the decision to remove them is perceived as part of a broader narrative of erasure affecting marginalized communities. As a reaction to this removal, more than 30 U.S. Democratic lawmakers have also urged the commission to reinstate the panels honoring Black soldiers, showing a blend of local and national outrage against this revisionist approach to history.