The Doughboy Foundation’s mission is to keep the story of "the War that Changed the World" in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWI will never again be relegated to the mists of obscurity.
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The Doughboy Foundation’s mission is to keep the story of "the War that Changed the World" in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWI will never again be relegated to the mists of obscurity.
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Date: November12, 2018 - France
"What he saw in France... convinced him that education is important," says Gerald York, of his grandfather Alvin, a World War I hero who founded a rural school in Tennessee.
Date: February 20, 2018 - New York, NY
Commission Chair Terry Hamby and sculptor Sabin Howard appear on Fox & Friends introducing the nation to America's WWI Memorial at Pershing Park in Washington DC.
Date: April 6, 2017 Time: Kansas City
On April 6, 1917, after much debate, the United States entered World War I. One hundred years later, the nation gathers to commemorate that momentous debate with a moving ceremony illustrating America’s step-by-step decision to enter the war.
The ceremony features adapted historic images and music of the period as well as writings of volunteers, soldiers, public officials, historians and others that reflect how Americans and the world felt about the United States entry into the War that Changed the World. The original premier production blends music, narrative and storytelling to bring to life the national debate in 1917 as the horror of war continued on the battlefields of Europe. It recalls historic provocations such as the sinking of the Lusitania, and the impassioned arguments from our increasingly diverse citizens both for and against the war as the momentous decision triggered the beginning of what is now known as “The American Century.”
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen, SD-G50
US Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Legislative Presentation of the American Legion
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Charles Schmidt, National Commander introduces the beginnings of the American Legion founded in the events of WW1
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National World War One Memorial Project
The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this 60 second video about the National WW1 Memorial program in Washington DC. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.
The video is suitable for veterans organization web sites, broadcast public service announcements, WW1 Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, social media sharing and using the audio track, as radio public service announcements.
We invite you to download this for sharing with your community, local media stations and organizations.
NOTE: There are also 3 minute and 7 minute videos similarly themed videos available for education and other extended purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.
National World War One Memorial Project
The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this 30 second video about the National WW1 Memorial program in Washington DC. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.
The video is suitable for veterans organization web sites, broadcast public service announcements, WW1 Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, social media sharing and using the audio track, as radio public service announcements.
We invite you to download this for sharing with your community, local media stations and organizations.
NOTE: There are also 3 minute and 7 minute videos similarly themed videos available for education and other extended purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.
They Deserve Their Own Memorial Series
The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this length 7 minute story of what, why and how WWI challenged and reshaped America as the defining force of "the American Century. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.
This full length 7 minutes narrative provides a poignant perspective for personal, educational, and organizational understanding of WWI and how it still shapes our daily lives in the 21st century. The video is suitable for educators, veterans organizations, WWI Centennial web sites, web streaming, WW1 Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, and social media sharing.
We invite you to download or embed this video for sharing with your community and organizations.
NOTE: There is also 3 minute abridged version, as well as similarly themed 30-second and 60-second Public Service Announcement videos available for public service announcement purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.
They Deserve Their Own Memorial Series
The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this abridged 3 minute story of what, why and how WWI challenged and reshaped America as the defining force of "the American Century. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.
This 3 minutes narrative provides a poignant perspective for personal, educational, and organizational understanding of WWI and how it still shapes our daily lives in the 21st century. The video is suitable for educators, veterans organizations, WWI Centennial web sites, web streaming, WW1 Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, and social media sharing.
We invite you to download or embed this video for sharing with your community and organizations.
NOTE: There is also a full length 7 minute version, as well as similarly themed 30-second and 60-second Public Service Announcement videos available for public service announcement purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.
Date: Nov 20, 2016
An interview of Bert Caloud, superintendent of the cemetery, and US World War One Centennial Commissioner Monique Seefried speaking of the French version of Rod Frazer’s book on the Alabamians and the Rainbow Division but also of the role of the WWICC and ABMC. A French version is also made and it is for the Association of French History and Geography teachers.
A French language version follows the English
Published on Nov 11, 2016
Drawing on the latest scholarship, including unpublished diaries, memoirs and letters, “The Great War” tells the rich and complex story of World War I through the voices of nurses, journalists, aviators and the American troops who came to be known as “doughboys.”
"The Great War" premieres on PBS in April 2017.
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