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The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig City is the largest overseas U.S. military cemetery, honoring the memory of American and allied soldiers who fought and died in the Pacific during World War II.

🌿 Key Features:
• Size & Setting: Covers 152 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with thousands of white marble crosses and Stars of David, arranged in sweeping curves.
• Graves: Contains over 17,000 graves of U.S. and allied service members, most of whom lost their lives during operations in New Guinea, the Philippines, and other Pacific campaigns.
• Tablets of the Missing: Inscribed with the names of more than 36,000 soldiers who went missing in action.
• Chapel & Memorial: A serene, circular chapel decorated with mosaics and large maps detailing the campaigns of the Pacific theater.
• Ambiance: Peaceful and solemn, with manicured lawns and tropical trees, making it a place of reflection and respect.

🌎 Significance:
It stands not just as a cemetery but as a symbol of sacrifice, friendship, and the shared history between the Philippines and the United States during WWII.

📍 Location: Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
🕒 Visiting Hours: Usually open daily (except special holidays) from morning to late afternoon, with no entrance fee.

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