Currently, memorials exist for other wars - World War II, Vietnam, Korea - recognizing those who served and died for their country. But not World War I, save a small, unkempt site on the National Mall honoring the 499 Washington residents who died in the war.
“We need to recognize the people who fought for this country and defended it,” Alec said.
See my post #16. The Nation’s only major mem.to WW1.
Would take a full day or more to see it.
http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/index.aspx
On December 2, 2006, the expanded National World War I Museum opened the window to an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and designated by Congress
as the nation’s official World War I Museum, the new state-of-the-art complex uses an incredible collection and highly-interactive technology to bring this global history to life............
Rare WWI Renault FT17 Debuts at Museum
After months of anticipation, a Renault FT17 World War I tank is now on exhibit at the National World War I Museum. With a gaping hole in its side, original camouflage paint and a 37 mm gun protruding from its turret, the rare tank is destined to become one of the most popular objects on exhibit at the Museum.