"Nuts!” Night
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On December 16, 1944, the Battle of the Bulge began on the Western Front of World War II, and lasted until January 25, 1945, inflicting heavy casualties. During the Siege of Bastogne, despite overwhelming odds, U.S. Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe responded to a request to surrender the town with the one word answer, “Nuts!” This marked the turning point of the Battle of the Bulge for the American troops and on December 30, 1944, General McAuliffe was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Patton for his actions at Bastogne.
Almost seventy years later, the American Club of Brussels invites you to “Nuts!” Night to remember the courage and indomitable spirit of those who sacrificed so much during the Battle of the Bulge. The event features a commemoration ceremony honoring all those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice in order to lay the groundwork for the peace, freedom and friendship we now enjoy.
In the spirit of reconciliation and friendship, the ceremony will include U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Denise Bauer and representation from all those affected by the Battle of the Bulge – friends, allies and former foes who now all stand united as we build on the lessons of the past and address the challenges of the future together.
Date: Monday, December 16, 2013.
Time: Registration and drinks at 7 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7:45 pm, followed by dinner. Cash bar available after dinner.
Place: Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Brussels.
Dress: Black tie or dress uniform
Price: €80. For active military personnel: the € equivalent of $80 and a one-year free membership in the ACB (value: €140).
Sign up: Reservations should be made by Friday, December 13 by email to info@americanclubbrussels.org, online at www.americanclubbrussels.org, or by telephone to the ACB Office Manager (02/219.58.08). Payment to ACB at BE55427919588144 (KREDBEBB) will confirm your reservation. Be sure to mention “Nuts!” in the communications section of the virement. Cancellations are possible until noon on Friday, December 13. Cancellations after this time, as well as no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event.
Hotel Reservations: For attendees who wish to stay the night in Brussels, the Renaissance Hotel is offering a special room rate of €127 that includes breakfast. Please register directly with the hotel by December 9, 2013.
Free Parking: Rue du Parnasse 15 1050 Brussels.
