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Balloons and Dirigibles in WWI

… Balloons and Dirigibles in WWI Like it did for tanks and gas masks, … warfare. Three types of balloons were deployed in warfare: free balloons, captive balloons and large dirigibles. While … late September 1918, a captive balloon of the 8th Balloon Company of the AEF flew 20 miles forward – considered a …

The Fourteen Points

… regarding nations’ conduct of foreign policy, including freedom of the seas and free trade and the concept of national … of Versailles (the settlement with Germany) forced him to compromise with Allied leaders on the other points. Japan, … regarding nations’ conduct of foreign policy, including freedom of the seas and free trade and the concept of …

June 28, 1914

… of this city, mortally wounding the archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Sophie the Duchess of Hohenberg, his wife. A suspect, a … Inspector General of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces, was visiting Bosnia to oversee military maneuvers. Image The …

Memorial Day

… This Memorial Day, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Discount Admission and Special Events all weekend. … of our centennial year , join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their …

On the Brink

… Monarchy has been sown in Servia. The crop has sprung up and the harvest is murder." — Ritter von Storck, … organizations strove for an independent Slavic nation free from foreign domination, unknowingly represented on … World examines the underground organizations, diplomatic communications and international newspaper reporting of the …

Special Event Live Streaming

… The National WWI Museum and Memorial is pleased to offer live streaming of select special events and lectures taking place at the Museum and Memorial. … The National WWI Museum and Memorial is pleased to offer live streaming of select special events and lectures taking place at the Museum and Memorial. Past …

American Women Rebuilding France

… France, 1917 – 1924 opened at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on May 11, 2010. The exhibition, organized by … and 1924 by 350 American women – all volunteers – who left comfortable lives in the United States to help the … buildings and agricultural production; created a network of visiting nurses, libraries, social centers, and …

Education & Resources

… From free resources to field trips, the Museum and Memorial offers many exciting opportunities for educators and students alike. … From free resources to field trips, the Museum and Memorial offers many exciting opportunities for … database of primary source documents, lesson plans and more from the Museum and Memorial and our learning …

Museum Café

… Make a day of your visit Enjoy your visit to the National WWI Museum and Memorial, then grab a bite to eat at the Over There Café on days the Museum and Memorial is open. Guests dine surrounded by World War … hours Labor Day – Memorial Day * Limited menu on Sunday and Monday. Please enjoy items from our “Grab and Go” or …

Gold Star Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage Billet Card

… Gold Star Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage Billet Card Posted: Feb. 3, 2021 … and widows and these women lobbied Congress in the 1920s to visit the graves of their sons and husbands overseas. … for their sacrifices. It also highlighted America’s commitment to care for the overseas cemeteries, which helped …