The World War II Monuments Men and Women Foundation recognizes female members' contributions by updating its name, launching a new exhibit, and publishing a memoir by Rose Valland.

The Monuments Men and Women Foundation, which honors the U.S. Army's art experts who returned stolen works during and after World War II, has recognized the significant contributions of female members and is focusing on their work in post-war restitution. The foundation has produced a pack of playing cards featuring still-missing works and has published a memoir by Rose Valland, a French art expert who spied on the Nazis while working at a Paris museum. The foundation's new exhibit at the National WWII Museum highlights the stories of these women, whom have been previously overlooked.

February 17, 2024
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