Among the new Special Advisors is Secretary Leon Panetta, previously served as Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, Director the the CIA, Director of the Office of Management & Budget, and U.S. Representative from the State of California.
Another new Special Advisor is Dr. Vint Cerf -- noted technology pioneer, recognized as the architect of the Internet.
A featured speaker -- who has joined the Commission's new Diplomatic Advisory Board -- is noted politician and diplomat, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun. She previously served as U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois.
General Barry McCaffrey will participate in the event, as well. He is a current member of the Special Advisory Board, sharing his insights, with his previous service as Presidential Cabinet Member, and noted military leader
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission was created by Congress in 2013 to provide public awareness, education, and commemoration programs regarding American service in the war.
All biographies, as well as World War I imagery, B-Roll, and information on the Centennial Commission can be found here. www.ww1cc.org/pressresources
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