To honor the 80th anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe, Spirit of America hosted a special virtual discussion featuring author and historian Alex Kershaw and US Embassy Berlin spokesperson Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller.

Alex Kershaw, resident historian for Friends of the National World War II Memorial and New York Times bestselling author, discussed the history and heroism of American troops that led to the liberation of Europe on May 8, 1945, and the importance of telling that story today.

Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller, who leads communication on behalf of the US Mission in Germany, discussed the Embassy’s collaboration with Spirit of America to tell the story of US troops in WWII to a new generation through the “Road to Freedom” social media campaign, as well as the Embassy’s broader work to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-E Day.