Rose Valland’s extraordinary courage inspired Cate Blanchett’s role in The Monuments Men film, but her true story is even more captivating. Watch this clip—and discover her full story in The Art Front, now available in English for the first time! 📚🎥 youtu.be/nETqyV_vU34?si…

This arrived today. I’ve waited a year and it was worth it. So excited. Monuments Men and Women Foundation

🦃 Did you know Thanksgiving wasn’t always a fixed date? FDR moved it up a week in 1939 to boost holiday shopping during the Great Depression, breaking a tradition dating back to Lincoln in 1863. Check out U.S. National Archives for more #Thanksgiving fun facts: archives.gov/news/topics/th…

✨All month, I’ll be celebrating incredible individuals & groups- past & present- who inspire me with their bravery, sacrifice & dedication to preserving our shared history. First up, the Monuments Men & Women. Follow along to see who will be next! #heroes

✨The quiet bravery of this warrior for the arts emerged during the German occupation of Paris. Her courage ensured the survival of thousands of cultural treasures. In today's spotlight: Monuments Woman Rose Valland!

📖📢 5 years after the first retrospective devoted to Rose Valland, I'm delighted to announce the launch on December 10 of the first English translation of her memoirs, published in 1961. To mark the occasion, I'll be posting a Rose Valland anecdote every day. D-8 ! #1Day1RVFact

#1Day1RVFact 🏅 Even before her resistance activities, Rose Valland was rewarded for her sustained work in promoting foreign art schools at the Jeu de Paume: in September 1939, she received Latvia's highest civilian honor, becoming a knight of the Order of the Three Stars

✨Monuments Man Walker Hancock’s #WWII journey was as extraordinary as his art. From helping draft directives signed by Gen. Eisenhower to protect cultural monuments, to inspecting war-torn Aachen Cathedral & uncovering treasures in mines, Hancock’s mission preserved history.

📣 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑡 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡. Pubblicata la traduzione in lingua inglese del memoir di #RoseValland. Disponibile sul sito della Monuments Men and Women Foundation anche una edizione speciale con il francobollo che ne commemora la vita e l'opera. journalchc.com/2024/12/05/fir…

Moments like this remind us why preserving history matters—how we can rebuild after hard times and hold onto the stories that connect us all. A treasure for the world, indeed. #NotreDame #PreserveHistory

✨Christie's stands as a leader in addressing impacts of Nazi-era art theft. By highlighting figures like Rose Valland & partnering with groups such as Monuments Men and Women Foundation, they shine a spotlight on historical injustices rather than allowing them to be forgotten. #grateful

📖#TheArtFront - Today is the day! We couldn't be more excited to be in NYC ready to celebrate with Christie's the launch of #RoseValland's "The Art Front." Thank you, Christie's, for supporting this project and for hosting what's going to be a memorable evening.

Today’s spotlight: National WWII Museum is a living testament to the courage, sacrifice & innovation of the #WWII generation. Powerful exhibits, like their tribute to the Monuments Men & Women, preserve the stories of those who fought to protect both freedom & culture. #Grateful

Harry Ettlinger was headed to the front lines of the #BattleOfTheBulge when at the last moment, he was reassigned due to his German fluency— ultimately becoming a #MonumentsMan. Today, on the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, I am thinking of & missing my friend Harry.

🎁 Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Today's the last day to place your order in Monuments Men and Women Foundation online store (or 12/18 with Expedited Shipping) to receive in time for #Christmas or #Hanukkah. monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/e-store

✨Lincoln Kirstein was a cultural visionary who left an indelible mark on history. Best known as co-founder of nycballet, Kirstein’s wartime contributions as a Monuments Man included the discovery of some of Europe’s greatest masterpieces looted by the Nazis. #WWII #monumentsmen

✨From uncovering untold stories, educating the public & identifying and preserving lost treasures, the team at Monuments Men and Women Foundation works tirelessly to continue the mission of the Monuments Men and Women, and honor their legacy. #Grateful #Thankful

📖 Thank you for the overwhelming response to the launch of #TheArtFront! We love seeing your photos with the book. . 🌎 In a little over month, "The Art Front" reached 49 of the 50 US States (c'mon Alaska!), and almost 20 countries. . 🫶 What a fantastic way to end the year!

🇺🇸 Fire brigade presents “sensational discovery” -flag returned after more than 80 years ...Volmar took the opportunity to thank the museum, but especially the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, without which "we probably wouldn't be standing here today." wa.de/hamm/feuerwehr…

The Monuments Men and Women recovered artwork looted by Nazis during the #Holocaust. Ardelia Hall, a Department of State employee, was one.  It was good to talk to author Robert M. Edsel about her work and why it still matters for restitution today. bit.ly/42MXsfd  Monuments Men and Women Foundation