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World War I
Memorial
From Lana Johnston
Having just visited Washington DC with 300 Noblesville, Indiana kids,
the lack of a WWI memorial was very evident. WWI has become
a forgotten war, yet shaped American’s future, and our role in the
world. Info on the building of a memorial is below if you would
like to include in your publication. Hopefully you are doing a
Memorial Day special publication. As a volunteer with the WWI
Centennial Commission, we are hoping to spread the word to raise funds
to help this project along.
I am a Greenville native, as was my grandfather who served during WWI
and received his Purple Heart as a result of his injuries. He
died at the VA when my mother was 10 days old as a result of shellshock
and toxic gas warfare.
Thanks again for helping share this invaluable information…
The United States World War I Centennial Commission
Here's a way you can help get the Memorial done with just one email
today.
Newspapers around the country are always looking for thoughtful
Opinion/Editorial or OpEd pieces to run over a holiday weekend.
Here's one by WWI Memorial designer Joe Weishaar. Will you share
it with your local newspaper/TV/and radio station? The Doughboys
say 'Thanks!'
"This Memorial Day, let's Build a WW1 Memorial."
By Joe Weishaar, Lead Designer
The National World War One Memorial in Pershing Park, Washington DC
National WWI Memorial at Pershing Park - Design Concept
As many Americans around the country take a moment to relax with
friends and family this Memorial Day, I hope they take a moment to
pause over their grills and swimming pools to ponder what the holiday
really represents...
Read more here
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