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(From left to right: Monuments Men Bernard Taper, James Reeds, Harry Ettlinger, and Horace Apgar. Representatives Steve Cohen (TN) and Kay Granger (TX), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX), and emcee Robert M. Edsel)

On June 6, 2007, a historic resolution was passed and a ceremony held to honor the "Monuments Men". Both the House and Senate passed resolutions to formally recognize, for the first time by the United States, the incredible achievement the Monuments Men achieved during World War II. The Award Ceremony was attended by Representatives Kay Granger (TX) and Steve Cohen (TN), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX), and also ambassadors and Charge d'Affairs from ten of the thirteen nations with citizens who were Monuments Men. Four of the twelve living Monuments Men were in attendance, along with family members and friends.

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Media Coverage

Monuments Men Ceremony

Resolutions and Comments

Congressional Sponsors





Media Coverage

Television
Paula Zahn Now - Tracking Treasures
hosted by Paula Zahn, CNN
June 7, 2007



Radio
Congress Honors Those who Saved Europe's Great Art Treasures
by Jeff Swicord; Voice Over America
June 18, 2007


Newspapers
Congress honors soldiers who saved art during World War II
by Kate Winston, The Examiner
Art team's work in WWI recognized
by Rob Hotakainen; McClatchy News Service
June 6, 2007
Saluting the Monuments Men; Kansas Citian James Reeds was member of team that saved art the Nazis looted
by Rob Hotakainen; The Star's Washington Correspondent
June 6, 2007


Congress honors art experts who rescued works stolen by Nazis
by Rob Hotakainen; McClatchy Newspapers
June 6, 2007


Congress to honor WWII heroes
by Eric Pfeiffer; The Washington Times
June 6, 2007

Congressional Resolution honors the Monuments Men
Business Wire
May 21, 2007


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The Monuments Men Ceremony


The flags presented to the Monuments Men that attended the Ceremony. Each of the living Monuments Men received a flag which was flown over the United States Capitol on June 6, 2007.
Citizens from Nations that had Monuments Men contribute during and after the war.
From left to right: United States, New Zealand, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Australia, Poland, and Russia.
From left to right: Bernard Taper (CA), James Reeds (MO), Harry Ettlinger (NJ), and Horace Apgar (OK).




Monuments Man Horace Apgar receives a flag of the United States in recognition of his extraordinary work during and after World War II.
Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger receives a flag of the United States in recognition of his extraordinary work during and after World War II.
Monuments Man James Reeds receives a flag of the United States in recognition of his extraordinary work during and after World War II.
Monuments Man Bernard Taper receives a flag of the United States in recognition of his extraordinary work during and after World War II.
Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger delivering a passionate speech about the importance of his work in rescuing, recovering and returning precious artworks and monuments to the country of origin.



Applauding the extraordinary achievements of the Monuments Men.
From left to right: Monuments Men Bernard Taper, James Reeds, Harry Ettlinger, and Horace Apgar, Representatives Steve Cohen (TN) and Kay Granger (TX), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX), and emcee Robert M. Edsel.
Resolutions and Comments

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Congressional Sponsors as of June 6, 2007


Senate

Arkansas
1. Sen. Ted Stevens (R)
Maine
6. Sen. Olympia Snow (R)
California
2. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D)
Oklahoma
7. Sen. James Inhofe (R)
Hawaii
3. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D)
Oregon
8. Sen. Ron Wyden (D)
Connecticut
4. Sen. Joseph Lieberman (ID)

New Jersey
9. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D)
10. Sen. Robert Menendez (D)
Massachusetts
5. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D)
Texas
11. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R)

House of Representatives

California
1. Rep. Mary Bono (R)
2. Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D)
3. Rep. Susan Davis (D)
4. Rep. Tom Lantos (D)
5. Rep. Grace Napolitano (D)
North Carolina
21. Rep. Robin Hayes (R)
22. Rep. Sue Myrick (R)



Connecticut
6. Rep. Christopher Shays (R)
Oklahoma
23. Rep. Dan Boren (D)
Illinois
7. Rep. Dan Davis (D)
8. Rep. Mark Kirk (R)
9. Rep. Ray LaHood (R)
Ohio
24. Rep. Tim Ryan (D)
25. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D)

Kansas
10. Rep. Nancy Boyda (D)
Oregon
26. Rep. Greg Walden (R)
Massachusetts
11. Rep. Michael Capuano (D)
Pennsylvania
27. Rep. Robert Brady (D)
Michigan
12. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R)
Tennessee
28. Rep. Steve Cohen (D)
Missouri
13. Rep. Russ Carnahan (D)
14. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D)
15. Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R)






Texas
29. Rep. Michael Burgess (R)
30. Rep. Michael Conaway (R)
31. Rep. Kay Granger (R)*
32. Rep. Ralph Hall (R)
33. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R)
34. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D)
35. Rep. Ron Paul (R)
36. Rep. Ted Poe (R)
37. Rep. Pete Sessions (R)
New Jersey
16. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R)
17. Rep. Donald Payne (D)
Virgin Island
38. Delegate Donna Christensen (D)

New York
18. Rep. Randy Kuhl (R)
19. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D)
20. Rep. Louise Slaughter (D)
Washington
39. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)



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