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World War I Veteran to be celebrated May 20 during EMS Week at National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC
On May 20, 2022 in celebration of EMS week, Washington DC Fire & EMS Deputy Chief Michael Knight, Shane Wheeler, Volunteer Medical Services Corp, and Boston researcher George Whitehair will lead the recognition for all [...]
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Museum Exhibits
To recognize the 2021 centennial commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) created two new major museum exhibits at the cemetery. The first exhibit, located in the Memorial Amphitheater Display [...]
April 6, 105th Anniversary of U.S. Entry into WWI Event Sparks Discussion
Our Washington, DC, April 6, 2022 event, marking the 105th anniversary of the U.S. entry into WWI, was a memorable evening for many. Hosted by Dan Dayton, Chair, Board of Directors, of the Doughboy Foundation, [...]
ANZAC Day observed at National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC
Each year on the 25th of April, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day to recognise the sacrifices that Australian and New Zealand servicemen and servicewomen have made not [...]
World War I Guns Still Being Used Today
World War I saw the introduction of many innovations in military technology, including the development of tanks, submarines, warplanes, and guns. Some of these technologies remain in use today. The following WWI guns are still [...]
The WWI Memorial “Virtual Explorer” App is Nominated for Two Webby Awards
The Webby Awards are the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Established in 1996 during the Web's infancy, The Webbys are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) with [...]
Remembering James Butler, R.A., MBE, 25 July 1931–26 March 2022
James Butler, who died last month at the age of 90, was a famous British figurative sculptor and the longest serving member of the Royal Academy. His notable works include not only large-scale bronze statues [...]
“More Precious Than Peace” Uncovers the American Experience in World War I
I never intended to write about American military engagement in any war, much less World War I. Admittedly, as an undergraduate at Colgate University in the late 1950s, I had written by senior thesis on [...]
World War I Centennial Commission wins 2021 DowntownDC Momentum Award for National World War I Memorial
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its 2021 Momentum Awards on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This ceremony celebrated the visionaries who made significant contributions to maintaining [...]
