Doughboy Foundation Annual Symposium: Unsung Heroes

On September 18, the Doughboy Foundation hosts its Annual Symposium: Unsung Heroes at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Immerse yourself in a full day of captivating panels, expert demonstrations, and live music revealing the untold stories of World War I's forgotten heroes.

FEATURED PANELS

Supporting the Troops: WWI logistics featuring the Navy's first enlisted Black women (Golden 14 Yeomen) and the American Red Cross Motor Corps.

Music & History: A presentation and live demonstration on the history of the military bugle.

American Code Talkers: The powerful legacy of WWI Choctaw and Sioux Code Talkers through modern times.

GRAND FINALE

Conclude your day at the National WWI Memorial with a viewing of the sculpture A Soldier’s Journey, a formal sounding of Taps, and the final summer concert: "From Ragtime to Swing, America Finds its Rhythm." (Taps: 5:00 pm | Concert: 5:10 pm - 6:00 pm)