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Commemorating World War I

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National World War I Memorial 

National World War I Memorial
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National Archives: Commemorating World War I 

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Library of Congress World War I Page 

Library of Congress World War I Page
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National Park Service World War I Resources 

National Park Service World War I Resources

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins congressional leaders to honor the 369th Infantry Regiment of the New York National Guard, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters, to recognize their actions during World War I, at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Capitol, Sept. 3, 2025. The medal is the highest honor Congress can bestow. Play
Harlem Hellfighters Receive Congressional Gold Medal
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Harlem Hellfighters Receive Congressional Gold Medal
The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. “A Soldier’s Journey” by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI. (DOD video by Zachary Wheeler) Play
WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial
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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial
The World War I Centennial Commission will celebrate the inaugural raising of the U.S. flag over the newly constructed WWI memorial site in Washington, April 16, 2021. The First Colors Ceremony is a live broadcast event that will take place in what was formerly known as Pershing Park, now home to the new memorial. There will be several guest appearances from notable participants from locations across the country, complemented by an entertainment program. Play
Troops Raise Flag Over New WWI Memorial
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Troops Raise Flag Over New WWI Memorial
In honor of the centennial of the end of the First World War, here are seven facts from the “Great War." Play
7 Things You May Not Know About WWI
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7 Things You May Not Know About WWI
Women, shown from behind, sit in a row at a console. Play
The Hello Girls of World War I
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The Hello Girls of World War I
Rubble and debris litters a residential street. Play
Combat Field Studies: The Battle of Fismes
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Combat Field Studies: The Battle of Fismes
Vehicles move along a road in an undeveloped area. Play
Combat Field Studies: The Battle of Croix Rouge Farm
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Combat Field Studies: The Battle of Croix Rouge Farm