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1998_DC_WWI | 3 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2004_DC_WWI | 3 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2006_DC_WWI | 1 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2007_DC_WWI | 20 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2009_DC_WWI | 10 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial After a snow. |
2011_DC_WWI | 5 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial Being reconditioned. |
2012_DC_WWI | 9 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2013_DC_WWI | 9 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
2019_DC_WWI | 21 | DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial |
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) |
2018_DC_NCath_WWI_181111 | 131 | DC -- Washington Natl Cathedral -- Event: WWI Commemorative Service WWI COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
Sunday, November 11, 2018 | 10:00am
November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Together with the World War One Centennial Commission, Washington National Cathedral hosts this sacred interfaith worship service. Through special music, prayers and... |
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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2024_03_23A1_Lincoln | 181 | Abraham Lincoln 2024 Symposium @ Fords Theatre (Page 1 of 2) Abraham Lincoln Institute Twenty-Seventh Annual Symposium
“The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship”
Abraham Lincoln Institute, Inc. (ALI), provides free, ongoing education on the life, career, and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALI offers resources for educators, g... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_04_09A2_Ghosts | 205 | Library of Congress -- Event: Library Hosts Cast Members of CBS Comedy Ghosts Library Hosts Cast Members of CBS Comedy Ghosts
Event to Feature Panel with Asher Grodman, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty, Rebecca Wisocky, Román Zaragoza, Library Items Curated for Each Ghost’s Time Period and Special Episode Screening
The Library of Congress will host cast members from CBS’s hi... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_03_23A4_Lincoln4 | 179 | Abraham Lincoln 2024 Symposium @ Fords Theatre (Page 2 of 2) Abraham Lincoln Institute Twenty-Seventh Annual Symposium
“The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship”
Abraham Lincoln Institute, Inc. (ALI), provides free, ongoing education on the life, career, and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALI offers resources for educators, g... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_01_14B1_Gonna_Take | 196 | Labor Heritage Foundation @ McGinty's Public House -- MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" (Page 1 of 2) MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball"
Recommit to Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice for all and celebrate Elise Bryant’s well-deserved retirement from LHF!
By Labor Heritage Foundation
Tickets are now FREE! Thanks to the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO, AFSCME 112, the International Association of Heat ... |
2024_02_13B1_USCHS_Freedom | 218 | USCHS -- Freedom Award (2024) to Cheryl L. Johnson (Page 2 of 2) Everything else We look forward to your attendance at the Freedom Award Reception honoring Cheryl L. Johnson, the 36th Clerk of the House of Representatives
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is honored to present its 2023 Freedom Award to Cheryl L. Johnson to recognize her exceptional leadership and pivotal role ... (Partially reviewed) |