The soldiers took part in a tribute to the allies which included Belgian, British, Canadian, Dutch, French, Norwegian, and Polish soldiers.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked on while the soldiers marched out with other allies. The concert was broadcast live on television via channel NPO 1 and can be seen by clicking this link. At 1 hour and 23 minutes the tribute to the allies begins.
Thank you to NOS and NPO1 for the amazing footage and to the Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei for organizing the wonderful events that keep the memories of those who fought for freedom alive.
Music and cheers greeted the soldiers.
American flags flew along side those of the other allies during the tribute.
Ten American soldiers from U.S. Army Europe represented the American Armed Forces who fought in World War II at the annual Liberation Day Concert in Amsterdam on the Amstel River on May 5, 2017.
Fireworks lit up the night sky over the Amstel River.
CDA Shawn Crowley greets soldiers from the U.S. Army who were honored during the concert.
By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 6 May, 2017 | Topics: Amsterdam, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, History, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Department of Defense, US Army Europe