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From The Services | June 6, 2025
Marines Mark Anniversary of WWI Battle of Belleau Wood

U.S. Marines joined French and German troops for a ceremony commemorating the 107th anniversary of the World War I Battle of Belleau Wood in France.

News | March 3, 2025
Hegseth Restores Fort Moore to Fort Benning in Honor of WWI Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing Fort Moore, Ga., to be renamed Fort Benning in honor of Army Cpl. Fred G. Benning who served during World War I with the United States Army.

Feature | Oct. 31, 2024
Code Talkers Helped U.S. Win World Wars I and II

Code talkers from many Native American tribes contributed to the allied effort during World War I and World War II by using their languages to transmit secret messages to and from the battlefield without being deciphered.

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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

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National Park Service World War I Resources

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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)

WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

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.

Troops Raise Flag Over New WWI Memorial

Troops Raise Flag Over New WWI Memorial

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