WWI

As the world looks back this Veterans Day on the centennial of the Nov. 11 armistice, we reflect on the service of those called to duty.

Secretary Wilkie delivers a Veterans Day message regarding the 100th anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918, when World War I ended.

In partnership with the World War I Centennial Commission (WWICC), these performers are taking part in our national remembrance of one of America’s forgotten wars.

The kit is geared toward engaging young people in exploring and sharing stories of their local World War I generation. T

Oscar Latimer died of influenza at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Hospital, just 111 days after enlisting to serve his country.

U.S. Mint is issuing a World War I Centennial silver dollar. The coin, and its companion silver medals, will be available to purchase at noon Eastern Time, on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

After years of extensive research, planning and coordination with state, federal, military and international governments, supporters of the World War I Memorial will break ground for the site just prior to Veterans Day.

With support from The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, 100 Cities/100 Memorials will recognize 100 World War I Memorials across the United States

VA is a proud participant in the United States World War I Centennial Commission tribute to our past Veterans.

These three women became the first American military casualties of World War I. But, part of the ambiguity about their military status nurses came from the fact that they were enrolled by the American Red Cross before being inducted into the U.S. Army.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Harrybelle Stark. Harry Belle served during World War I from 1916-1919. We honor her service.

In honor of the day the United States entered the war on April 6, 1917, VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will host wreath-laying ceremonies this week to commemorate and honor the 353,082 World War I Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries across the country.