Senator Hassan Participates in Bipartisan Delegation to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently joined a bipartisan Senate Delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Senator Hassan’s father, Robert Wood, served in the Battle of the Bulge in the 385th Regiment, 76th Infantry Division.
Photos and video from the delegation visit can be found here.
“It was an honor to be able to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, where Americans soldiers fought through harrowing conditions to help save the world from Hitler’s tyranny,” Senator Hassan said. “My father served in the battle, and the war showed him why tyrants like Hitler cannot be appeased – and that freedom is always worth fighting for. As America continues to face threats around the world, including from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and terrorism supported by Iran, it remains as essential as ever that we learn from the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge, follow their example of courage, and stand strong against tyranny and terror in defense of our freedoms.”
The Senate Delegation was led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and also included Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). During the trip, Senator Hassan and the bipartisan Senate Delegation attended the Battle of the Bulge Memorial Commemoration in Bastogne, Belgium. They later visited the Luxembourg American Cemetery to pay their respects to American service members and lay a wreath to honor those who fell in the battle. The delegation also participated in a number of meetings focused on national security, international partnerships, and the importance of continued support for Ukraine in the face of Putin’s unjustified and ongoing invasion.
The Battle of the Bulge, which began on December 16, 1944, marked the Germans’ last major offensive campaign during World War II. The battle was the costliest fought by American soldiers in World War II, with American losses totaling more than 89,000, including 19,000 dead. Faced with freezing temperatures, low supplies, and a determined enemy, the American soldiers managed to hold the line against Hitler’s onslaught, helping pave the way to winning the war and saving the world from Hitler.
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