On this day in 1944, D-Day took place. The invasion of “Fortress Europe” by the Allied forces. It was the first step in the march to Berlin and the defeat of the Axis forces in Europe. It is one of the most important battles in world history as the forces of freedom began to liberate the citizens of Europe and bring peace back to the world. Please click on the link below to read about the story of Donald Malarkey, one of the famous “Band of Brothers” and a paratrooper from the 101st Airborne.

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D-Day

June 6, 1944Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment in World War II.We remember and honor these heroes and all the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.#America250AL #America250AL #americanvillage🇺🇸 #somegaveall #letusneverforget ... See MoreSee Less

It's time for another America 250 Alabama Commissioner Spotlight - Peggy Towns!

Peggy Allen Towns retired after 20 years as a Congressional aide from the U.S. House of Representatives. She is an author, Alabama Humanities Alliance Roads Scholar speaker, and local historian of African American history. A native of Decatur, Alabama, she has done extensive research on the Black community in her hometown, and she has been instrumental in educating the public about the indelible contributions of African Americans. From her efforts, several sites have been placed on the Alabama and National Registers of Historic Places, as well as the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register; a brochure printed on Decatur’s African American Heritage; and a William G. Pomeroy marker placed on the National Votes for Women trail in Decatur. She leads walking tours and portrays characters. She has written three books: Duty Driven: The Plight of North Alabama’s African Americans During the Civil War; Scottsboro Unmasked. Decatur’s Story; and Scapegoat. The Tommy Lee Hines Story.Ms. Towns serves on several Boards and has received numerous recognitions; among them, the Barrett Shelton Freedom Award, Spirit of Freedom Commemorative Medal of Honor, the Alabama Historical Association’s 2022 Virginia V. Hamilton Award, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association’s 2022 String of Pearls award, Decatur-Morgan County Chamber’s 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award, and inducted into the 2023 Morgan County Leadership Hall of Fame.America250 Alabama is stronger because of dedicated commissioners working to preserve and share our nation’s story. Thank you Kristin for your leadership, commitment, and impact as we approach America's 250th Birthday! #america250 #america250al #americanvillage #Alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #HistoryNerd #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama ... See MoreSee Less