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Matthew Barker, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Member: “Nothing is more humbling than playing Taps.”
Matthew Barker Daily Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC This month, Matthew Barker, who prefers to be called Matt, shares his unique story with us as one of the buglers who sounds [...]
The National World War I Memorial Has a Doughboy in Full Uniform Playing ‘Taps’ Every Night
A daily rendition of "Taps" by a bugler dressed in the garb of the American Expeditionary Force at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC is a joint effort by two nonprofit organizations: [...]
NJ artist gives veterans preview of sculpture for World War I Memorial
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. - It's been more than a labor of love for Sabin Howard. With each carve, the New Jersey sculptor remembers and honors the brave Americans who fought in the first world war. [...]
An Exclusive Preview of the New World War I Memorial
One sculptor and his team of artists take on the epic project of conveying the century-old conflict through a massive bronze installation. The massive sculpture by Sabin Howard consists of five tableaux about a U.S. [...]
10 New Attractions to Visit in Washington, D.C.
The National World War One Memorial opened in Washington, DC on April 17, 2021. The sculpture is still being finalized. The Memorial is open 24 hours for visitors. Taps is played at the Memorial daily [...]
First Colors Ceremony at National World War I Memorial Honored with Multiple Awards
Susan Davis International (SDI), and the United States World War One Centennial Commission have recently been recognized with a Gold Stevie Award for PR Campaign of the Year - Events & Observances for the First [...]
What Was a Doughboy?
The slang term “doughboy” was used to refer to American infantry soldiers through the First World War, although the term fell out of popularity after that point. Despite the rumor that Europeans coined the term [...]
Who Are They? Men in the 369th Infantry Iconic Photo
Nine men from the 369th Infantry, Harlem Hellfighters, posing for an iconic photo on their return home from World War One. The photo at the top of the page was taken on February 12, 1919, [...]
Commissioner O’Connell has family link to Lusitania tragedy
A German U-boat torpedoed the British-owned steamship Lusitania, killing 1,195 people including 128 Americans, on May 7, 1915. The disaster set off a chain of events that led to the U.S. entering World War I. [...]
