“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.
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