One hundred and seven years ago, we entered WWI when Congress declared war on Germany.
The terrible effects of this war resulted in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It also gave us the DC War Memorial built by local Washington DC residents to honor local casualties.
Now, a new monument bronze sculpture is being installed at the Pershing Park, across the street from the White House. The memorial itself opened in April 2021 but without the centerpiece sculpture.
This fall, it will be installed and the memorial will be complete.
To bring this war to life for you and your kids, visit one of these three exhibits.
1. The Price of Freedom at American History Museum
- Walk through every American war from the Revolution to Vietnam.
- Vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and more.
- Learn how war ties into America’s greater history.
2. Entering the World Stage at the US Army Museum
- Learn how the United States started fighting overseas
- See the FT-17 Renault “Five of Hearts” Tank
- The rest of the museum explores the rest of America’s army history
3. WWI gallery at the US Marine Corps Museum
- An immersive experience that shows you firsthand what the war was like
- Items include a Liberty truck, an 1897 French 75mm field gun, and more
- Don’t miss the “Go to War.. Do Art” temporary exhibit
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