Check out the highlights of the First Illumination
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The centerpiece of the National World War I memorial in Washington, “A Soldier’s Journey,” (Allison Robbert for The Washington Post)
Check out the Highlights from the First Illumination Ceremony
Dear Friend,
The Doughboy Foundation is proud to celebrate the success of our First Illumination Ceremony and Living History events this past weekend, September 13-15. We were deeply moved to welcome over 6,000 supporters in person and online for the unveiling of the National World War I Memorial’s centerpiece bronze sculpture “"A Soldier’s Journey".” You can see a few event photos below.
While this marks the Memorial’s official completion, it also starts a new chapter for The Doughboy Foundation. During the Ceremony, Jeff Reinbold, Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks remarked, *“Our national parks and monuments serve as living memorials, preserving the stories and sacrifices of our past while inspiring future generations.”*
If you’re as inspired by this moment as we are, consider making a donation to pay tribute to those who served in the trenches over a century ago.
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Your tax-deductible gift will support:
* Educational materials that teach the next generation about WWI’s impact
* Livestream of Taps that is performed daily from the Memorial
* Musical performances that tell the stories of underrepresented communities while inspiring audiences to learn how the conflict changed our country through the performing arts
* Preserving the site in pristine condition for visitors as a quiet place to reflect and honor our veterans
Thank you for your continued support for our work and mission. *Save the date for our next event*—Bells of Peace on November 11, 2024.
With gratitude,
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Dan Dayton
Chairman
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World War I reenactors at the First Illumination (Allison Robbert for The Washington Post)
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The centerpiece sculpture "A Soldier's Journey" fully lit (Getty Images for the Doughboy Foundation)
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Terry Hamby, Chairman of the WWI Centennial Commission shakes hands with National Mall and Memorial Parks Superintendent Jeff Reinbold, officially handing over the Memorial to the American people (Getty Images for the Doughboy Foundation)
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A candle lighting at the conclusion of the sculpture's unveiling (Allison Robbert for The Washington Post)
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A top down view of the candle lighting (Getty Images for the Doughboy Foundation)
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"The Doughboy Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit funded by philanthropic contributions. Our mission is to keep the story of WWI in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the Armed Forces, and how WWI changed America, will never be forgotten."
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