A resolution providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured near Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.

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SRES 571

Introduced

Sep 19, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S 5888)

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Armed Forces and National Security Belgium Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Europe Germany Military history Military personnel and dependents War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Summary

Recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.

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Sep 19, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S 5888)
Sep 19, 2016

Introduced in Senate

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