Monuments Men

UNITED STATES - JUNE 06: From left, former members of the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archive (MFAA) Lt. Bernard Taper, Sgt. James Reeds, Sgt. Harry Ettinger, and TSgt. Horace Apgar listen as Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas speaks during the news conference and ceremony in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday June 6, 2007, on the 63rd anniversary of D-Day to honor the Monuments Men, who served during World War II. Robert Edsel, author of "Rescuing Da Vinci" is seen in the background. The "Monuments Men" were responsible for the protection and restitution of priceless artistic and cultural treasures in countries occupied by Allied forces in World War II. In 1938, the Nazi party in Germany began a campaign to confiscate millions of pieces of artwork and cultural artifacts throughout Europe. (Photo By Bill Clark/Roll Call/Getty Images)