At the National World War II Memorial, historian Alex Kershaw uses live social media posts to reenact the timeline of June 6, 1944. By publishing updates timed to the exact moments of the original invasion, he turns the memorial space and a digital audience into a shared, real-time act of remembrance.
Kershaw’s posts follow the day’s unfolding — the early-morning landings, key movements, and human stories — providing context, historical detail, and tribute as the hours pass. The approach makes history immediate for people who cannot stand at the memorial and invites reflection for those who can, linking past events to present memory.
The project aims to educate new audiences, honor veterans and participants, and keep the scale and urgency of D-Day alive in public consciousness. By matching social media’s rhythm to history’s timeline, Kershaw offers a living commemoration rather than a static retelling.