Robert M. Edsel

I’m excited to finally be able to share the title and cover of my next book. . #RememberUs will be in stores April 29, 2025. Preorders are available now! Learn more at robertedsel.com/books

“I hope that my daughter will do the same for your father & keep the memory living.” For 80 years, a promise has been passed from one generation to the next. Now the Forever Promise Project connects families of the fallen with their Dutch grave adopters. url-shortener.me/DIA0

It’s hard to believe it has been 12 years since The Monuments Men premiered in New York City and around the world, bringing to the screen the remarkable true story of the men and women who risked everything to protect & recover civilization’s greatest treasures during WWII.

At the Netherlands American Cemetery, one purpose guides everything: honoring the 10,000 American men and four women who gave their lives so that people they never knew might live in freedom. Read my blog for more: robertedsel.com/post/time-will…

@LeNoir53 @usambnl @MonumentsMWfnd @usembthehague @usabmc Thank you for your service! And I appreciate your kind words.

@RobertEdsel @usambnl @MonumentsMWfnd @usembthehague @usabmc I have read many books about war during my military career but your description of the victims of the German occupation and their liberation as well as their relationship with their liberators was different from anything I have studied.

It was an honor to stand alongside @usambnl to unveil the new panel for the Netherlands American Cemetery Visitor Center & discuss the @MonumentsMWfnd's Forever Promise Project. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated public servant representing our nation in the Netherlands.

@LeNoir53 @usambnl @MonumentsMWfnd @usembthehague @usabmc I’m grateful to be the messenger of these stories!

@RobertEdsel @usambnl @MonumentsMWfnd @usembthehague @usabmc I am almost finished “Remember Us”. Amazing story.

Today, Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger would have turned 100. A refugee from Nazi Germany who returned to Europe as an American soldier, Harry became family to me, and the star of every room he entered. Forever grateful to call him a friend.

Learn about @StateDept employee and longest-serving member of the Monuments Men and Women, Ardelia Hall—an inspiring example of American excellence ➡️ stories.state.gov/ardelia-hall/

✨ Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, I’m reflecting on a year to remember. 2025 was one of the most meaningful of my life and I’m so grateful for the support of so many! 🔗 Read more: conta.cc/49fYaUi

The day after Christmas, I’m reflecting on a powerful story of gratitude and remembrance from 1944 → robertedsel.com/post/a-season-…

📚 Looking for a signed copy of Remember Us? You can find one at @ALBooksmith, in person or online. It’s one of my favorite independent bookstores! If you’re in the Birmingham area, be sure to stop by and tell my friend Jake I said hello.

What are your #FridayReads? #TGIF #weekendreads #signedbooks @christobollen @harperbooks @RobertEdsel @HarperHorizon #CharmaineWilkerson @randomhouse @AbbottKahler @CrownPublishing @jnoisecat @AAKnopf

Grateful to all who serve. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🇺🇸

Today marks 250 years of @USMC! My dad grew up in the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma & served in the Pacific at 18. Having worn the uniform of a U.S. Marine remained one of his proudest accomplishments to the end of his life. To all who’ve served, thank you. Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

Yesterday at the @texasbookfest, I had the chance to share stories from my new book REMEMBER US. It was wonderful to connect with so many readers and history lovers! Thank you to the festival team for the invitation. What a memorable day in Austin!

What a great night at @WSJ Future of Health Forum! Honored to represent @MonumentsMWfnd as @Philips announced support for our Forever Promise Project. Great meeting @mcuban & celebrating innovation, collaboration, and honoring veterans!

Working with organizations like @Philips allows us to expand our efforts, ensuring that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes are never forgotten. We are grateful for their support and look forward to what we will accomplish together! finance.yahoo.com/news/philips-j…

In the decades since June West Brandt's brother was killed in World War II, her sibling has never been far from her mind. So she was delighted to know he's also being remembered by a couple who regularly visit a marker for him at a Netherlands cemetery. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news…

#ThrowbackThursday to 4-22-25, when @RobertEdsel was here to chat about and sign REMEMBER US! #TBT #TBThursday #signedbooks And yes, we still have signed first editions available: alabamabooksmith.com/signed-copies/…

Each time this story is shared, we move closer to realizing the goal of the Forever Promise Project — to connect all families of the fallen with the Dutch adopters who care for their graves at the Netherlands American Cemetery. TY @starsandstripes for helping spread the word!