BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Doughboy Foundation - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Doughboy Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.doughboy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Doughboy Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T070000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20250407T155007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174919Z UID:10001874-1745559000-1745564400@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:ANNUAL ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE DESCRIPTION:The Embassies of Australia and New Zealand welcome you to join them on April 25 for an ANZAC Day Dawn Service to recognize and remember the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand veterans. \nFriday\, April 25 from 5.30 AM\nWorld War I Memorial\nPershing Park\, 1449 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC \nLimited street parking is available. This is a free community event. \nThe Consulates-General and expat community groups of both nations will host services and events elsewhere throughout the United States on April 25. \nApril 25 marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the ANZACs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to the Bosporus and the Black Sea. At the end of the campaign\, Gallipoli was still held by its Ottoman Turkish defenders. \nThousands lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign: 87\,000 Ottoman Turks\, 44\,000 men from France and the British Empire\, including 8500 Australians. To this day\, Australia also marks the events of 25 April. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders\, about one in six of those who served on Gallipoli \nLater that morning\, the Australian Ambassador to the United States\, HE the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC\, welcomes you to join us for an ANZAC Day Commemorative Church Service at the Washington National Cathedral. \nFriday\, April 25 from 10.30 AM\nWashington National Cathedral\n3101 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC \nThis is a free community event. \nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. \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://staging.doughboy.org/event/annual-anzac-day-dawn-service/ LOCATION:National WWI Memorial\, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lest-We-Forget-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20250301T120307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T122804Z UID:10001868-1743850800-1743854400@staging.doughboy.org 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://staging.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2575.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20250301T111505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T120708Z UID:10001867-1741996800-1742169599@staging.doughboy.org 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://staging.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20240317_114443-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20241121T142018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T142025Z UID:10001866-1733247000-1733254200@staging.doughboy.org 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://staging.doughboy.org/event/book-launch-event-and-photo-exhbit/ LOCATION:Willard Center Club\, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW 8th Floor\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/In-The-Footsteps.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Hungary Foundation":MAILTO:hf@hungaryfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20241015T112629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T234516Z UID:10000038-1731240000-1731247200@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:National Veterans Parade Washington DC DESCRIPTION:The Doughboy Foundation will participate in the National Veteran’s Day Parade on Constitution Ave in Washington DC on Sunday November 10 at noon.\nThe parade will proceed from 7th Street to 17th Street on Constitution Ave. \nSee and hear drums and bugles from the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Headquarters Band marching to honor our Veterans! \nThe parade is free and open to the public. \nParade InfoYour 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://staging.doughboy.org/event/national-veterans-parade-washington-dc/ LOCATION:DC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AEF-Band-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="National Veterans Parade":MAILTO:info@nationalveteransparade.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20241023T150010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T170729Z UID:10000039-1730919600-1730923200@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:The Hello Girls Special Screening DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans’ Day\, join Foundation for Women Warriors on Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm PT for an online screening of The Hello Girls.\n \n\n**NOTE: THIS SCREENING IS AT 4PM-PACIFIC TIME** \nThis documentary features rare 100-year old film footage of America’s first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and never-before-seen photos from family archives. \nIn 1918\, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths\, wore uniforms\, held rank\, and were subject to military justice. By war’s end\, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home\, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years\, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977\, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs\, they won. Unfortunately\, only a handful were still alive. \nREGISTER FOR THE SCREENING BY CLICKING ON THE PHOTO ABOVE \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://staging.doughboy.org/event/the-hello-girls-special-screening/ LOCATION:https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/event/the-hello-girls-special-screening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hello-Girls-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20241015T102023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T213830Z UID:10000036-1729953000-1729963800@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Grave Marker Ceremony for Grace Banker Chief Operator\, Hello Girls DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 26\, family\, friends and supporters of Grace Banker Paddock will gather to dedicate a new marker at her gravesite in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn\, NY.  This marker will commemorate her pioneering military service in World War I as the leader of the first unit of U.S. women soldiers\, the telephone operators commonly known as “Hello Girls.” \n \nRSVP to this Event\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)-- Select --Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guestsGuest #1 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #1 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #2 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #2 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #3 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #3 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #4 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #4 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #5 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #5 Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe event will begin with a procession from the Main Gate at Green-Wood Cemetery to Grace’s grave.  At the gravesite\, there will be a ceremony to dedicate the marker\, including the unveiling of the stone\, remarks from speakers\, military honors\, and a wreath laying.  Following the ceremony\, there will be a light reception at the Green-wood Modern Chapel. \nA reception will be held following the ceremony in the Green-Wood Cemetery Chapel sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project \nThe tentative timing of the event is from approximately 2:30pm – 5:30pm (including the procession and reception). \nThe Hello Girls\n \nThe Hello Girls were sworn into the U.S. Army Signal Corps as telephone switchboard operators in World War I playing a vital role in the ending of the war. This group of 223 women were the first female soldiers in the U.S. and served with valor operating the telephone systems for the U.S. Army. General John Pershing remarked that their service helped shorten the war by a year. \nWhen these brave women returned home\, they were told they had not served in the Army\, despite wearing uniforms\, taking Army oaths\, and previously being told\, “You’re in the Army now.” \nThe Hello Girls fought for more than 60 years to get their veterans status\, with more than 50 bills being introduced into Congress that did not pass. Finally\, in 1977\, bipartisan legislation passed and was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. However\, most of the Hello Girls did not live to see the day of this victory; and those who did weren’t given veteran benefits or back paychecks. \nGrace Banker\n \nGraceD. Banker (October 25\, 1892 – December 17\, 1960) served during World War I (1917–1918) as chief operator of mobile for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. She led thirty-three women telephone operators known popularly as Hello Girls. They were deployed to France to operate telephone switch boards at the war front in Paris\, and at Chaumont\, Haute-Marne. They also operated the telephone switch boards at First Army headquarters at Ligny-en-Barrois\, about 5 miles (8.0 km) to the south of Saint-Mihiel\, and later during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. After her return to civilian life\, Banker and her team members were treated as citizen volunteers and initially not given recognition as members of the military. In 1919\, Banker was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for her services with the First Army headquarters during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. \n\n\nAmerica’s Forgotten Veterans: The Hello Girls of World War I Are Still Being Left Behind \n\n\n \n\n\nFor 60 years the Hello Girls fought for veterans status \n\n \nKey Participants:   \n\n\n\nCarolyn Timbie (Grace Banker’s granddaughter)\nOther Banker descendants \nOther Hello Girl descendants\nNY State Dept of Veteran Services Representative\nNYC Dept of Veteran Services Representative\nDan Dayton\, Doughboy Foundation\nLiving Historians/Re-Enactors\n\n\n\nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of EventsGreeting by MC – Linda JantzenPresentation of ColorsNational AnthemWelcome to Green-Wood CemeteryRemarks by Carolyn TimbieRemarks by Army Representative – See aboveMusical Performance\nRemarks by VA Representative \nRemarks by Doughboy Fondation Rep – Dan DaytonRemarks by Representative GoldmanUnveiling of Marker by Carolyn Timbie + other descendantsAward of Victory Medal – recognition!Presentation of WreathsBenedictionRifle saluteTapsYour 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://staging.doughboy.org/event/grave-marker-ceremony-for-grace-banker-chief-operator-hello-girls/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GraceBanker.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070544 CREATED:20241014T170521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T181014Z UID:10000026-1728932400-1728934200@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Washington Tattoo Performance at AUSA DESCRIPTION:The Doughboy Foundation Brass group will play for the AUSA convention \nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. \nExcepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident\, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium. \nTotam rem aperiam\, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit\, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores. \nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of Events\n10:45AM: Musical selections from the AEF Band Brass Quintet \n\n11:00AM: Introductory remarks by Jari Villanueva\, Executive Director of the Doughboy Foundation \n\n11:05AM: Playing of the French and American National Anthems \n11:10AM: Remarks by Colonel Thibaud Thomas\, Military Attaché French Embassy\,\nMr. Chuck Shawm\, Executive Director\, American Friends of Lafayette\,\nMr. Edwin Fountain\, General Counsel of the American Battle Monuments Commission and former Vice Chair\, World War I Centennial Commission\,\nMrs. Pamela Rouse Wright\, President General\, Daughters of the American Revolution\n11:18AM: Selection “Hail To The Spirit of Liberty” by John Philip Sousa from the The AEF Band Brass Quintet \n\n11:22AM: Reading of Colonel Charles Stanton’s remarks July 4\, 1917\, at Lafayette’s grave in Paris \n\n11:25AM: Wreaths at Pershing Statue followed by Aux Morts and Taps on bugle \n\n11:30AM: Conclusion \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://staging.doughboy.org/event/washington-tattoo-performance-at-ausa/ LOCATION:Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WT.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR