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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. [...]
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, [...]
