Key	Imgs	Short Description
2020_DC_Pershing	376	DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park) Work on the memorial continues. Notes: * February 14: Historical photos grace the fence around the construction project. * March 7: The eagle sculpture has started to be boxed up. * April 11: The gazebo from the ice skating rink days is gone. The eagle sculpture has been completely boxed up. *...
2021_DC_Pershing	324	DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park) The National World War I Memorial opened on April 16, 2021. Images before that date are the site under construction.
2022_DC_Pershing	39	DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
2023_DC_Pershing	22	DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
2024_02_19E1_Pershing	11	DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
1997_DC_Pershing	23	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2002_DC_Pershing	10	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2003_DC_Pershing	1	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2006_DC_Pershing	5	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2008_DC_Pershing	21	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2009_DC_Pershing	2	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2013_DC_Pershing	32	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2015_DC_Pershing	42	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021) This is where the National World War I Memorial will be placed.
2016_DC_Pershing	18	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2017_DC_Pershing	17	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2018_DC_Pershing	10	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2019_DC_Pershing	6	DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2022_DC_USWWI_Taps	88	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps	50	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event If I'm nearby, I always try to come by and cover the 5pm performance of Taps at the National World War I Memorial.
2024_03_12A_USWWI_Taps	21	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event Performing tonight was Jenna Veverka, a bugler with the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp. (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_19D2_USWWI_Taps1K	29	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- 1000th performance
2024_02_19D1_USWWI_Taps1KB	135	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- Band Group Photos (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_19D3_USWWI_Taps1KR	38	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- Reception
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps_230225	74	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Arturo Sandoval) Internationally known Cuban-American Jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will perform Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC at 5 PM on Saturday February 25, 2023. While living in his native Cuba, Arturo Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy...
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps_230727	76	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Gregory Lutton) The regular daily bugler (Kevin Paul) was joined by Gregory Lutton from the Irish Guards for the 5pm event. Afterward, I joined Kevin, Gregory, and Sylvia Lutton at the Willard Hotel for drinks.
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps_231215	39	Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Mary Bowden) Special performance tonight by Mary Bowden, the creator of Seraph Brass (all female brass quintet) and trumpet professor at Shenandoah University.
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay3_211111	66	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: 82nd Airborne Wreath The 82nd Airborne Division Association presented a wreath at the memorial.
2023_DC_USWWI_82ndA_231111	36	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: 82nd Airborne Wreath
2018_DC_USWWI_First_Look_181111	65	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: A First Look On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, The United States World war One Centennial Commission put up several tents in Pershing Park. One tent -- "First Look" Pavilion -- provided a look at the new memorial, including the miniature of the planned sculpture. Another tent -- "First Look Special...
2015_DC_NPC_USWWI_150521	95	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Announcement of competition @ Natl Press Club NEW DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR ONE MEMORIAL WASHINGTON, DC: On May 21st, 2015, the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will open a design competition for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC. This represents a rare opportunity for the public to witness - and...
2016_DC_NPC_USWWI_160126	151	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Announcement of Memorial Design Team @ Natl Press Club U.S. WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL COMMISSION SELECTS "THE WEIGHT OF SACRIFICE" FOR WASHINGTON DC MEMORIAL LEAD DESIGNER IS A 25 YEAR-OLD ARCHITECT-IN-TRAINING WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has picked 'THE WEIGHT OF SACRIFICE" for the new national World War I Memorial project....
2023_DC_USWWI_Bells_231111	197	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Bells of Peace 2023 Tomorrow we are tolling the Bells of Peace around the country and at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C. Initiated in 2018 to commemorate the WWI Armistice's 100th anniversary, this ceremony at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month honors all Americans who have served and are serving their...
2022_DC_USWWI_EMS_Week_220520	338	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Celebration in Honor of EMS Workers and WWI Veteran Dr. Frank Boston An EMS Week celebration will be held to recognize all EMS workers and in particular to honor the historic legacy of Dr. Frank E. Boston, veteran, physician and the first African-American to start both a hospital and ambulance corps. EMS Week is held May 16-22. It is a particularly special time to...
2017_DC_AUSA_USWWI_Coin_171009	72	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Commemorative Coin Unveiling @ AUSA Today, the U.S. Mint officially unveiled their new collectible commemorative coin that marks the 100th anniversary of American participation in World War I.  The unveiling was hosted by the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, Ryan McCarthy & Chief of Staff General Mark Millie, and took place at the...
2016_DC_USWWI_160518	82	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Commission Press Event @ Natl Press Club The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will host a media event at the National Press Club. The event will provide an update on Centennial Commission activities, to include new international partnerships, and will introduce new members of the Special Advisory Board.  Among the new Special Advisors...
2016_DC_USWWI_Jury_160106	62	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Finalist presentations @ Jones Day WWI MEMORIAL DESIGN FINALIST TEAMS GIVE FINAL PRESENTATIONS TO DESIGN JURY WASHINGTON DC: On Wednesday, 6 January 2016, the WWI Memorial Design Finalists will provide their final presentations to the Design Competition Jury. These presentations are open to the public, and to media members.  The...
2017_DC_USWWI_GBreaking_171109	327	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Groundbreaking Ceremony CENTENNIAL COMMISSION TO HOST CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR AMERICA'S WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL Event at DC's Pershing Park to thank supporters & partners in the creation of the newest national memorial in the nation's capital The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will host a ceremonial groundbreaking...
2016_DC_NPC_USWWI_160302	107	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Meeting the Memorial Design Team and Site Tour @ Natl Press Club Winners of WWI Memorial Design Contest Will Discuss their Vision at a National Press Club Newsmaker News Conference 10 a.m., March 2; Walking Tour of Site To Follow Washington – Architect Joe Weishaar and Sculptor Sabin Howard, the design team selected to create the new World War I Memorial in...
2021_DC_USWWI_PershingBD_210913	196	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Pershing's 161st Birthday Honoring General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing's 161st Birthday Schedule of Events for Monday Sept. 13, 2021 5:00pm - Regular Playing of "Daily Taps" at the WWI Memorial Flag Staff. As we do every evening at 5pm at the WWI Memorial, a bugler dressed in a World War I period uniform will play “Taps” —...
2021_DC_USWWI_Opening_210416	239	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Photos related to opening day (and the day after) The National World War I Memorial opened to the public on April 16. There was a private ceremony at 10am including a military fly-over which I totally missed (I didn't wake up that morning until 10:30am) but I came by later in the day to photograph. There was a dedication wreath next ot the water. World...
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay1_211111	262	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Veterans Day Bells of Peace Ceremony November 11th marks the first Veterans Day for the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. If you are in the National Capital region, please join us at the Memorial for our Bells of Peace Ceremony. Special guest, Admiral Mike Mullen, the 17th Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will...
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay2_211111	84	Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: "Doc Boston Adventures" release Boston Legacy Foundation and Khoi Pham announce the release of the Doc Boston Adventures comic book. Come join our Doc Boston Adventures comic book release immediately following the Bells of Peace ceremony to be held at the World War I Memorial in Washington DC. For more information go to...
2015_DC_WWI_Finalists	124	Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit Design Finalists @ John A. Wilson Building WWI MEMORIAL DESIGN FINALISTS ON EXHIBIT AT THE JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING, FROM 14-22 DECEMBER 2015 WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will publicly exhibit the five finalist design concepts, for the national World War I Memorial in Washington D.C. This exhibit will consist of...
2017_DC_USWWI_Panels	187	Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit: Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace Fields Of Battle, Lands Of Peace: The Doughboys 1917-1918 Washington, D.C. – Nov. 9 – Dec. 3, 2017, Pershing Park World War I was the first “modern” war. Industry enabled weapons and explosives to be manufactured in vast quantities that brought death and destruction on a scale never previously...
2016_DC_USWWI_Plan	39	Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit: The Weight of Sacrifice @ Natl Press Club
2017_DC_USWWI_Sacrifice_170413	93	Natl World War I Memorial & Natl Archives -- Joseph Weishaar, Phoebe McCormick Lickwar, and Sabin Howard ("100 Years: World War I and The Weight of Sacrifice") w/Edwin Fountain 100 Years: World War I and The Weight of Sacrifice April 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of American entry into World War I. In partnership with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, we present a program honoring Americans who served in the war. The Commission is building a National WWI memorial...

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