About The Commission

The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission

The Commission was established by the World War One Centennial Commission Act, part of Public Law 112-272 passed by the 112th Congress and signed by President Obama on January 16, 2013, and further refined by Public Law 113-291, Subtitle J, Section 3091. The Commission is responsible for planning, developing, and executing programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War One; encouraging private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I; facilitating and coordinating activities throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War One; serving as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of World War One; and developing recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War One. The Commission is building the national World War One Memorial at Pershing Park in Washington, DC with private donations.

About the Memorial

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The United States honors the American veterans of every major war of the 20th century with a national memorial in Washington, D.C., except the veterans of of World War I.

The centennial of the war from 2017 to 2019 provides the opportunity to give long-overdue recognition to America’s 4.7 million sons and daughters who served in the Great War. Those women and men served with the same valor and courage as the veterans as those later wars, and the nation’s sacrifice was great—204,000 Americans returned home wounded and 116,516 did not come home at all.

As we commemorate the centennial of the U.S. involvement in the Great War, now is the time to honor the heroism and sacrifice of the Americans who served with the creation of a National World War I Memorial in Washington.

About the Foundation

United States Foundation 
for the Commemoration of the World Wars

The United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia. The Foundation seeks to identify resources to support planning and execution of programs, projects, and activities commemorating and educating the public regarding the Centennial of World War One. The Foundation also encourages private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating and educating the public regarding the Centennial of World War One. For more information about the Foundation, and how you can support its mission, send an email to foundation.info@worldwar1centennial.org.

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A computer generated fly-through of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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PSA - 30 second

They Deserve Their Own Memorial - 30 Second Public Service Announcement

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The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this 30 second video about the National WWI Memorial program in Washington DC. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise. 

The video is suitable for veterans organization web sites, broadcast public service announcements, WWI Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, social media sharing and using the audio track, as radio public service announcements. 

We invite you to download this for sharing with your community, local media stations and organizations. 

NOTE: There are also 3 minute and 7 minute videos similarly themed videos available for education and other extended purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.

PSA - 60 Second

They Deserve Their Own Memorial - 60 Second Public Service Announcement

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The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this 60 second video about the National WWI Memorial program in Washington DC. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise. 

The video is suitable for veterans organization web sites, broadcast public service announcements, WWI Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, social media sharing and using the audio track, as radio public service announcements. 
We invite you to download this for sharing with your community, local media stations and organizations. 

NOTE: There are also 3 minute and 7 minute videos similarly themed videos available for education and other extended purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.

Educational - 3 minute

They Deserve Their Own Memorial - 3 Minute Version

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The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this abridged 3 minute story of what, why and how WWI challenged and reshaped America as the defining force of "the American Century. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.

This 3 minute narrative provides a poignant perspective for personal, educational, and organizational understanding of WWI and how it still shapes our daily lives in the 21st century. The video is suitable for educators, veterans organizations, WWI Centennial web sites, web streaming, WWI Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, and social media sharing.

We invite you to download or embed this video for sharing with your community and organizations. 

NOTE: There is also a full length 7 minute version, as well as similarly themed 30-second and 60-second Public Service Announcement videos available for public service announcement purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.

Educational - 7 minute

They Deserve Their Own Memorial - 7 Minute Version - Full Length

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The World War One Centennial Commission proudly presents this length 7 minute story of what, why and how WWI challenged and reshaped America as the defining force of "the American Century. It is narrated by actor and veteran affairs activist Gary Sinise.

This full length 7 minute narrative provides a poignant perspective for personal, educational, and organizational understanding of WWI and how it still shapes our daily lives in the 21st century. The video is suitable for educators, veterans organizations, WWI Centennial web sites, web streaming, WWI Commemoration activities and promotion, kiosks, and social media sharing.

We invite you to download or embed this video for sharing with your community and organizations. 

NOTE: There is also 3 minute abridged version, as well as similarly themed 30-second and 60-second Public Service Announcement videos available for public service announcement purposes. All videos can be downloaded in web site or broadcast resolutions. Access the entire collection HERE.

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