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SUMMARY:REMEMBER US-Building The National WWI Memorial in Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Alvin York State State Great War Expo for a presentation by Jari Villanueva\, President of the Doughboy Foundation\, entitled: REMEMBER US-BUILDING THE NATIONAL WWI MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC. Saturday\, April 5 at 11:00 am\nSergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park is located nine miles north of Jamestown in Pall Mall\, Tennessee and pays tribute to one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. The park includes a visitor center modeled after York’s general store\, his two-story house\, a gristmill\, the York Bible School\, and various picnic facilities. The York Farm was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Just outside the park are the Wolf River Methodist Church where he experienced his religious conversion and the Wolf River Cemetery which includes the burial site of Sgt. York and his wife\, Miss Gracie. While these properties are not owned by the park\, they are accessible as part of the driving tour or via the park hiking trail.  \n \nJari Villanueva serves at the President of the Doughboy Foundation. Jari retired from the United States Air Force where he served for 23 years with the Air Force Band in Washington DC. He was the Director of Military Funeral Honors for the State of Maryland from 2008-2017 and served as an officer in the Maryland Defense Force\, the state militia. From 2012-2025\, Villanueva has headed Taps For Veterans\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing live buglers for military funerals. He also founded Taps Across America\, an annual event where thousands of participants sound Taps on Memorial Day during the National Moment of Remembrance. He was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on two commissions and has recently been asked to serve on the music committee for the American Friends of Lafayette to commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to the United States in 1824. \nVillanueva’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster\, Air Force Commendation Medal\, Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters\, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with six oak leaf clusters\, National Defense Service Medal with one service star\, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal\, the State of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross\, the State of Maryland Meritorious Service Medal\, the State of Maryland Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Maryland Defense Force Achievement Medal. He also received the US Marine Corps League Distinguished Service Award and The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is the recipient of the 2024 University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, Dr. Charles Woolston Award for outstanding service to the UMBC Athletic department. \nJari Villanueva graduated from the Baltimore Public School system and earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1978 from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. In 1984 he received a Master of Music degree from Kent State University\, Ohio. He is also a 2006 Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy graduate. \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today →
URL:https://doughboy.org/event/https-tnstateparks-com-parks-event_details-sgt-alvin-c-york-eventgreat-war-expo-lecture-jari-villanueva/
LOCATION:Sgt. Alvin C. York State Park\, 2609 North York Hwy\, Pall Mall\, TN\, 38577
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SUMMARY:AEF Band at Military Through The Ages Jamestown Settlement Williamsburg VA.
DESCRIPTION:The American Expeditionary Forces HQ Band (AEF) will perform at the Military Through The Ages event at the Jamestown Settlement March 15-16\, 2025. \nAdmission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. \nTHE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (AEF) HEADQUARTERS BAND \nWith America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force\, after the declaration of war in April 1917\, military bands increased in number as well as strength due to the efforts of General John Joseph (“Blackjack”) Pershing who was appointed Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Europe. There was a need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies\, parades\, concerts\, and for the general morale of troops. Today\, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations\, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win\, foster the support of our citizens\, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.” That same thought applied as the United States expanded its army in the summer months of 1917. \nIf ever there was an officer who can be credited with a wholehearted support of military music it would be General Pershing. His attention to music was evident in his desire to increase the number of bands and personnel\, form a headquarters band in France and set up a training school for bandleaders. He was also known to personally inspect bands himself. Probably no general officer was more concerned about music since Robert E. Lee stated\, “I don’t believe we can have an Army without music.” One of General Pershing’s remarks during a dinner in France was characteristic of his intentions to improve the music of US Army bands\, “When peace is declared and our bands march up Fifth Avenue\, I should like them to play so well that it will be another proof of the advantage of military training.” \nPershing wrote\, “I was very desirous to enhance the music of the bands throughout the A.E.F.\, particularly because of its positive impact on troop morale. To achieve this\, a group of musicians was chosen from various regimental bands and gathered in Chaumont for training. I also aimed to organize our bands in a way that would allow us to split each one into three sections when needed to provide music to the battalions\, especially during marches. From this assembly of musicians\, the Headquarters Band was formed. Mr. Damrosch deserves much of the credit for the growth of this remarkable organization.” \nIn 1918 General Pershing asked prominent musician Walter Damrosch to be a consultant for a planned Allied Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) Bandmasters and Musicians School. Around this time a decision was also being made to develop a large band in the tradition of the French Garde Republicaine Band that would perform for American ceremonial occasions\, specifically those associated with General Pershing. The school would be located at the AEF Headquarters in Chaumont France. This band was made up of the best enlisted musicians from all the bands in France. This elite unit became known as “Pershing’s Band” and performed for ceremonies at the AEF Headquarters during the war and participated in a Victory Loan tour in U.S. cities during the spring of 1919. It was disbanded after the war. In 1922 Pershing ordered the organizing of a premier Army Band in Washington DC that would become the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” \nThe AEF Headquarters Band was formed as part of the Doughboy Foundation’s Educational Outreach. The band recreates the music heard from 1918 to 1919 at the AEF HQ in Chaumont\, France\, along with popular music of the time. The band wears reproductions of the doughboy uniforms worn by musicians of the time\, with the insignia of the AEF HQ on their left shoulder. \nThe AEF Headquarters Band  performs music of the period including marches by John Philip Sousa\, Over There\, Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag\, Keep The Home Fire Burning\, K-K-K-Katy\, Alexander’s Ragtime Band\, and It’s a Long Way To Tipperary. Composers like Irving Berlin\, George M. Cohan\, Percy Grainger\, and Kenneth Alford are represented. The band also performs music written by African America composers\, James Reese Europe\, W.C. Handy\, Nobel Sissle and Eubie Blake. \nBand Leader-Historian Continues to March Forward with AEF Band \nAdmission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today →
URL:https://doughboy.org/event/aef-band-at-military-through-the-ages-jamestown-settlement-williamsburg-va/
LOCATION:Jamestown Settlement\, 2110 Jamestown Rd\, Route 31 S\,\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Event and Photo Exhbit
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an exclusive event in Washington DC commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front. Please join us for the launch of the second volume of Attila Szalay-Berzeviczy’s IN THE CENTENNIAL FOOTSTEPS OF THE GREAT WAR\, accompanied by a photo exhibit and a festive rooftop reception. \nThis remarkable book offers a comprehensive visual journey through World War I sites worldwide\, chronicling the conflict year by year with stunning imagery and rich historical insights. \nThe evening will feature: \n\nIntroductory remarks by Denise VanBuren\, Co-Chair of the Board of the Doughboy Foundation\nA conversation with the author\, moderated by President of Doughboy Foundation Jari Villanueva.\nA period brass quintet\, performing holiday music at the rooftop reception overlooking the beautiful WWI Memorial on Pershing Square.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 PM\nLocation: Willard Center Club\, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave\, NW\, 8th Floor\, Washington\, DC\n\nKindly RSVP to hf@hungaryfoundation.org \nWe hope you can join us for this special celebration of history\, art\, and the spirit of the season. \nJoin us for this book launch \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today →
URL:https://doughboy.org/event/book-launch-event-and-photo-exhbit/
LOCATION:Willard Center Club\, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW 8th Floor\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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