Inaugural World War I Symposium: “The Generation that Changed the World: Voices from the Great War”

Schedule

Fri Sep 12 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045-1000, United States | Washington, DC

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Join us for The Doughboy Foundation Inaugural World War 1 Symposium: “The Generation that Changed the World: Voices from the Great War”
Six distinguihsed speakers will be presenting for an all day, information and history packed symposium at the National Press Club. Following the Symposium, we will gather at the National WW1 Memorial at 5:00 p.m. for Taps, Wreath Laying Ceremony, and a brief history of "A Soldiers Journey".
WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2025; 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW Washington, DC
LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT: https://thedoughboyfoundation.ticketspice.com/inaugural-world-war-i-symposium-the-generation-that-changed-the-world-voices-from-the-great-war
Registrations are limited.
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