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The Doughboy Foundation℠ supports programs, projects and activities that educate the public about America’s participation in World War I.

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The Doughboy Foundation has played a key role in envisioning, building, and now enhancing our nation’s new World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

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Wreaths Across America 2025

The National WWI Memorial 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, WASHINGTON, DC, United States

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A national vision is now a splendid reality

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See how Americans played a decisive role in World War I

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Upcoming Events

Free Concert Series

OCT

13

6P ET

Thursday Evening Rush Hour Concert
U.S. Army Concert Band

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

20

6:30P ET

Thursday Evening Rush Hour Concert
U.S. Army Saxophone Quartet

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

27

6P ET

Thursday Evening Rush Hour Concert
U.S. Army Chamber Ensemble

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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NOV

3

6:30P ET

Thursday Evening Rush Hour Concert
U.S. Army Concert Band

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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NOV

10

6P ET

Thursday Evening Rush Hour Concert
U.S. Army Chamber Ensemble

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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Daily Taps Program

OCT

13

5P ET

Daily Taps
In Memory of SGT Sherman J. Thromburg

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

14

5P ET

Daily Taps
In Memory of LTC Ian Stanley Sundance

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

15

5P ET

Daily Taps
In Memory of MAJ Benoit Bridgerton

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

16

5P ET

Daily Taps
In Memory of Sidney Ernest Richardson Jr.

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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OCT

17

5P ET

Daily Taps
In Memory of PFC Jeffrey Leon Lebowski

WWI Memorial, Washington D.C.

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