World War I Centennial: Events and Exhibits
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Explore the experiences of Americans during this worldwide conflict through exhibits and events or visit our World War I portal page for primary source material.
Armistice Day鈥擭ovember 11, 1918
The long years of fighting finally came to an end on November 11, 1918鈥攁t the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Each year thereafter, Americans observed Armistice Day to remember World I veterans. After World War II, the day honored all veterans, and in 1954 the name was officially changed to Veterans Day.
Explore more on the 鈥淎fter the Armistice鈥� section of our World War I research portal.
Traveling Exhibits
鈥淥ver Here: Americans at Home in World War I鈥�
October 27, 2018鈥揗补谤肠丑&苍产蝉辫;16, 2019:鈥� Oak Lawn Public Library,鈥� Oak Lawn, I鈥媗linois
June 16鈥�August 11, 2019: Mendocino County Museum, Willits, CA
鈥淥ver There: Americans Abroad in World War I鈥�
November 10, 2019鈥�May 25, 2020: South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum, Columbia, South Carolina
鈥淎merican Red Cross parade, Birmingham Alabama,鈥� May 21, 1918 (Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 165-WW-39B-3)