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World War I Memorial opens in Washington, turning Pershing Park into a sober and educational place

World War I Memorial opens in Washington, turning Pershing Park into a sober and educational place
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The nation s capital now has a proper World War I memorial, but can it revive memories of a war that s mostly forgotten?

By PHILIP KENNICOTT | The Washington Post | Published: April 30, 2021 In Washington, memorials to the major wars of the 20th century were built in inverse order. First came the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in 1982, followed by the Korean War Veterans Memorial in 1995 and the National World War II Memorial in 2004. Earlier this month, the oldest of the four major wars of the past century, World War I, was honored with the newest memorial, a plaza with fountains and, at some point in the future, a formidably scaled bronze sculpture by artist Sabin Howard. The new memorial is an efficient if not entirely successful repurposing of Pershing Park, where a statue of the general who led American troops during World War I was dedicated in 1983. Promoters of a national World War I memorial argued that neither a statue devoted to John J. Pershing nor the modest but beloved bandshell on the Mall (which honors District residents who died in the war) was sufficient to keep alive the memory of na

New WWI memorial now open in D C

“The time is long overdue for the World War I Memorial to take its rightful place among the memorials of the nation’s capital that pay tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed in America’s armed conflicts,” Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks said in a statement. “The National Park Service is honored to serve as a keeper of America’s stories, and to care for this incredible memorial at which we honor those who served both “Over There” and on the home front in World War I.” The World War I memorial is located at the former Pershing Park, which is along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 14th Street NW and 15th Street NW, across from the White House Visitor Center. It is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. National Park Service rangers will provide programs for visitors and answer questions. 

After years of wrangling, World War I memorial raises first flag

After years of wrangling, World War I memorial raises first flag
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New WWI memorial now open in D C

New WWI memorial now open in D C
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