The Monuments Men

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Uncovering Legacy, Celebrating Heroes of Art

A ragtag team of art lovers plunge into WWII chaos, risking it all to rescue masterpieces from Nazi clutches. Think Indiana Jones meets Ocean's Eleven but with sculptures and paintings instead of gold and jewels.

The Monuments Men Trivia

Who directed the film "The Monuments Men" released in 2014? (Advanced)
#1: George Clooney
#2: Steven Spielberg
#3: Martin Scorsese
#4: Quentin Tarantino
Which actor portrayed Frank Stokes in the film "The Monuments Men"? (Advanced)
#1: George Clooney
#2: Matt Damon
#3: Bill Murray
#4: John Goodman
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The Monuments Men Fun Facts

They recovered the famous Ghent Altarpiece stolen by the Nazis.
The Monuments Men helped recover over 6 million art objects during and after World War II.

The Monuments Men Polls

Who is your favorite member of The Monuments Men?
Frank Stokes
Richard Campbell
Walter Garfield
Jean Claude Clermont
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Favorite Artifact Recovered by The Monuments Men
Ghent Altarpiece
Madonna of Bruges
The Astronomer
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

organization
October 22, 1943

Establishment of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program

The U.S. and Allied forces establish the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program (MFAA) to protect cultural property in war zones during World War II.

military
June 6, 1944

Normandy Landings (D-Day)

Allied forces land on the beaches of Normandy, opening the Western front in Europe and advancing towards Nazi-occupied territories where many art treasures were held.

discovery
May 10, 1945

Discovery of Nazi art storage in Altaussee Salt Mine

The Monuments Men discover one of the largest collections of stolen art hidden in the Altaussee salt mines in Austria.

cultural
1945-1946

Recovery and return of stolen art treasures

The Monuments Men oversee the cataloging, recovery, and restitution of thousands of artworks stolen by Nazi Germany to their rightful owners and countries.

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