World War I: National Memorial Sculpture Unveiling

AnnetteSeptember 13, 2024

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Date(s) - 09/13/2024 - 09/15/2024
12:00 am

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National World War I Memorial

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The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission and Doughboy Foundation invite you on Friday, September 13, 2024 at sundown for the First Illumination of “A Soldier’s Journey,” the bronze sculpture that serves as the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial at Pershing Park on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue. The event is open to the public, live in person or via live stream.

The Arlington Historical Society display at this event will spotlight three Arlingtonians who went to war to help save democracy, what role they played, and their sacrifices.

Edward G. Fenwick (1897-1956)
Arthur C. Morgan (1887-1918)
Julia K. Rhinehart (Powell) (1881-1957)

This commemoration continues all weekend from Sep 13-15 with unveiling ceremonies, displays from military and commemorative groups around the country, and talks by historians and reenactors.

FRIDAY, September 13, 2024 @ 7:15PM ET
A Soldier’s Journey: First Illumination
Attend in person or live stream: https://worldwar1centennial.swoogo.com/firstillumination/5468356

SATURDAY, September 14, 2024 from 9-5

SUNDAY, September 15, 2024 from 9-5

The National WWI Memorial honors the heroism and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in WWI. Their sacrifice in this war was great. In just a short 18 months the Nation raised and trained a massive fighting force. Over 2 million deployed “Over There”. 204,000 Americans returned home wounded and 116,516 did not come home at all. Their service, valor and courage equaled that of veterans from later wars and now at last our WWI veterans are being remembered in our Nation’s capital.

Learn more: https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/americas/world-war-i-memorial