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Description

Opened on April 17, 2021, the memorial honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces during World War I. The memorial incorporates a renovated existing memorial to General John J. Pershing (1860-1948), who served as the commander of American troops in France during World War I. He also founded the American Battle Monuments Commission which maintains and manages overseas American military cemeteries and memorials.

Themes

Arts and SciencesArts and Sciences
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Coordinates

38° 53' 45" N 77° 1' 57" W

Latitude/Longitude

-77.032427289295839,38.895868502883452

Authorized

1954 (80 Stat. 1377)

Dedicated

1981

Sponsor

Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS