WW1 Centennial News

Highlights

1917 - President Wilson sets up Public Information Office to sell war to America | @ 00:45

Event - In Flanders Field event in Washington DC this month | @ 08:30

States - California website goes live | @ 10:35

Article - US Coast Guard in WW1 interview | @ 12:50

WWrite Blog - Post by James Moad | @ 14:10

Media - Special magazine pubs for Time and The Atlantic | @ 14:45

Much more...

WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast

World War One Centennial News: April 19, 2017

Opening

Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 19th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The war with Germany is approved by a wide margin in Congress. But it is still unclear, how much support it has among the American people. So - On April 13, by executive order, President Wilson creates the Committee on Public Information. This new, powerful committee is headed by a guy named George Creel, a newspaperman who is a long-standing ally of Wilson’s - ya gotta love history!!! The committee also has representatives from the State, War, and Navy departments. Their mission is to write news items, create pamphlets and posters and even publish their own newspaper. They send out 75,000 speakers across the country to promote the war effort. Put bluntly, the government fires up a propaganda ministry to support the war agenda. Check out the full story and see what the new - 1917 committee on public information is all about! Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/159546485618/wilson-creates-committee-on-public-information

Great War Project

Looking at what is going on in Europe, we are bringing in Mike shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator of the great war project blog. So Mike - things worked well - originally - for the Canadians and the Brits in the Vimy Ridge campaign, but new fighting tactics and new tank technologies fail, and a lot of good men lose their lives for very little gain as things go on - Tell us the story please.LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/

War in the Sky

It is the middle of Bloody April - in great war in the sky 100 years ago this week.I have found it interesting and perhaps a bit disturbing that the language about these these early days of aviation sometimes sound like some sort of sports adventure game, ---- but the life and death struggles in the sky were very real. Though the references may speak of scoring wins, these are, in fact, duels to the death.The charisma of these escapades are fully exploited by the propaganda machines of each side, using the technology of aviation to crown new champions, aces and heroes.In one such reference, on April 11,  2017 Baron Von Richthoven scores and is lauded for his 41st “Kill" surpassing his mentor - Boelke's  record of 40. On April 16th, French General Nivelle launches a major offensive south of the Somme, --called the battle of the Aisne - which is stopped by the germans. In an attempt to assist, Britain’s Royal Flying Corps cranks up a really high sortie rate, resulting in very high losses ---- meanwhile on the ground,  the extreme high French troop casualties bring on a French Army mutiny. This is a war weary time in Europe.In the US on April 20th, preparing for joining in the battle, near Pensacola Florida, the US Navy flies the DN1 - the first US airship. America - energetic and pumped - is preparing to enter the fray.And that is the war in the sky 100 years ago this week.LINK:ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

Videos on the history of the WW1, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our podcast listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Western Front Artillery

Smoke Screens - Fortress Location - Recruitment Age

The Canadian Corps Takes Vimy Ridge - The Battle of Arras -

Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Activities and Events

Perspectives on American Entry into World War IThis month on April 25th, the Department of Defense will be hosting a history speaker series event called: Perspectives on American Entry into World War I - the series will be held at the Pentagon.Speakers include Dr. Thomas Boghardt, Dr. Robert Doughty, and Dr. Jennifer Keene. Covering topics  that include U.S. military intelligence operations in postwar Europe.  It sounds interesting - and we welcome the DOD to the national conversation on WW1. there are a couple of links in the chatroom or the podcast notes for you to learn more.Link: https://www.facebook.com/OSDHO http://history.defense.gov/

 “In Flanders Fields” event in DC April 30Also in DC this month, on April 30  at noon in Washington DC's Pershing Park - the planned future home of the national WW1 Memorial - there will be a ceremony to commemorate Lt. Col. John McCrae’s timeless poem “In Flanders Fields” . This is considered the world’s most famous war memorial poem. I don’t know if I can do it justice but here it is.

In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.

The poem printed on our Poppy fundraising kits - you can take a look and read the poem at ww1cc.org/poppy - in the FAQs about why the poppy is such an internationally recognized symbol of military sacrifice.Back to the ceremony - This 3rd Annual event is sponsored by the "In Flanders Fields" fund, a non-profit organization created at the centennial of the poem. The fund hopes to keep the poem's message alive - through education and inclusion, while delivering on its directive to continue making the world a better place. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/2197Link to poem: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/1881#why-is-the-red-poppy-is-an-internationally-recognized-symbol-of-remembrance-for-veteran-sacrifice

Updates From The States

California We had Bill Betten from the California WW1 Task Force was on the show a few weeks ago. Today we would like to congratulate Bill and the entire task force for their hard work on the California WW1 Centennial web site --- which went live this week ! and I happen to know,  largely due to the great effort from Bill himself - who took that on as a personal challenge and contribution - you’ll find the site at ww1cc.org/california - all lower case - This site will be a focal point and a valuable resource for California’s WWI information, and commemoration efforts. Congratulations California. Link: www.ww1cc.org/californiaNow let’s widen the lens with our international report.

International Report

Sunken WWI cruisers given war grave status to save them from scrapheapFrom the UK the headlines read: Sunken WWI cruisers given war grave status to save them from scrapheap. Three British cruisers sunk by a single German submarine in the First World War have been given protected war grave status. The cruisers HMS Cressy,  Aboukir and Hogue were sent to the bottom of the sea about 20 miles off Holland in September 1914, leaving 1,459 sailors dead. It was feared illegal salvage operators could plunder the wrecks. Each of these ship are worth a fortune in scrap bronze - currently priced at over $4,800 per ton. The Ministry of Defence has designated the wrecks under the Protection of Military Remains Act, that protects military vessels in UK waters or - when British-flagged - in international waters. Follow the link to read more.Link: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/792282/sunken-WWI-cruisers-war-grave-status-save-from-scrapheapUS Navy 'jack-the-lad' deserter turned WW1 military heroHere’s an international story that has it’s roots in the U.S. - from the BBC the headline reads: US Navy 'jack-the-lad' deserter turned WW1 military hero. Former US Navy sailor Leroy West - AKA "Jack-the-lad" was in UK’s 4th Battalion, the Northamptonshire Regiment, in Palestine. The sniper was honored with a hero’s medal  after the Second Battle of Gaza on April 19th 1917. West survived the war but then disappeared from all records. Probably - going to ground  - in order to hide from US authorities seeking him for desertion. Check out the full article to discover the secret identity of this WW1 hero.Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-39589995

Posts and Articles

U.S. Coast Guard played key roles in World War I (Scott Price interview)The first article - The U.S. Coast Guard played key roles in World War I, both here at home, and overseas. To help tell that story, the Coast Guard joins the national conversation on WW1 with a remarkable new web page, full of stories, photos, and other goodies. Scott Price, the Coast Guard's Chief Historian is interviewed by the commission this week and talks about the new page and the coast guard's contribution to the great war. We should probably invite Scott on the show. It’s a great story.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2195-u-s-coast-guard-played-key-roles-in-world-war-i.htmlLawrence, MA honors its WWI casualties in Europe As many as 19,000 men and women from the city of Lawrence Massachusetts  may have fought in both world wars. Next month, City Councilor Marc Laplante will fly to Europe for an eight-day trip through five cemeteries in France and Luxembourg where forty five of the Lawrencians killed in the wars are buried. At each of the graves and memorials, Laplante will plant the city of Lawrence's blue and white flag. Read the interview on the site where he talks about his upcoming trip and the research that went into finding these local heroes overseas.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2196-lawrence-ma-honors-its-wwi-casualties-in-europe.htmlWWrite BlogThis week on the WWrite blog, celebrated author and former Air Force pilot James Moad the second,  connects the tragedy of the great war to modern conflicts. This post is presented in dramatic prose reminiscent of a monologue one might find in play. Moad’s poetic skill and word craft is truly on display in this post. Don’t miss it at ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-eLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/1704-former-air-force-pilot-writer-director-and-actor-james-moad-brings-wwi-to-present-with-the-story-of-our-time.html

Spotlight in the Media

MagazinesOn the Newstands this week and almost sold out  the 2017 TIME SPECIAL EDITION - WORLD WAR I THE WAR THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD - this is 94 pages edition loaded with poignant photos and stories.Also this month in the magazine world , the Atlantic has a special issue called World War 1: How the Great War Made the Modern World. This issue takes a more contemporary look at the war with articles like “Why Don’t Americans Remember the War?” and “Yes, It Could Happen Again.” You can find both of these issues at your local grocery store, newsstand. They are also available online in both digital and print formats through all major online retailers.  Word is -- that the special printed editions are selling out fast Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2014/08/Film Watch This Feature-Length Dance Film Inspired by World War Iwe have discovered a unique piece of World War One media this week. Believe it or not, there is a world war one dance film out there and it’s called Young Men. Choreographed by Iván Pérez, Young Men is a feature-length film starring British dance company BalletBoyz and based on a stage production of the same name. Conceived by BalletBoyz artistic directors and former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the film follows a young soldier as he prepares for war—and as he eventually experiences war's destruction and brutality. The full film is available now. Follow the link in the chatroom to see it.Link: www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/young-men-full-episode/6784/http://www.dancemagazine.com/watch-this-feature-length-dance-film-inspired-by-world-war-i-2349626630.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media

It is time for The Buzz - WW1 in Social MediaWe have Katherine Akey with us to guide us through social media conversation wall. Hi Katherine.18 Photos That Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready for WWIhttps://undertheradar.military.com/2017/04/18-photos-show-great-grandpa-got-ready-wwi/?ESRC=under.sm“Our Wings of Victory,” the Manufacture of Military Aeroplanes During WWIhttps://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2017/04/11/spotlight-our-wings-of-victory-the-manufacture-of-military-aeroplanes-during-wwi/#more-14045New Book: “The Journey: An American Soldier in WWI”https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454308984907190&set=o.185589304949709&type=3&theater

Closing

We want to thank our guests Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blogKatherine Akey the Commission’s social media director,Justin Mickens our line producerAnd I am Theo Mayer - your host this week.PledgeThe US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. We rely entirely on your donations. No government appropriations or taxes are being used.Our programs are to--inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1;we are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms;We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country;and we are building a National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.All of this work depends on your support, so please give what you can.It's easy by texting: WW1Now to 41444. that's ww 1 now to 41444WW1 Centennial News is brought to you as a part of that effort. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn  and in the iTunes store at ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to talk to someone about the centennial of WW1.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

WW1 Centennial News Video Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ww1-centennial-news/id1209764611?mt=2  

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.htm

Highlights

1917 - President Wilson sets up Public Information Office to sell war to America | @ 00:45

Event - In Flanders Field event in Washington DC this month | @ 08:30

States - California website goes live | @ 10:35

Article - US Coast Guard in WW1 interview | @ 12:50

WWrite Blog - Post by James Moad | @ 14:10

Media - Special magazine pubs for Time and The Atlantic | @ 14:45

Much more...

WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast

World War One Centennial News: April 19, 2017

Opening

Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 19th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The war with Germany is approved by a wide margin in Congress. But it is still unclear, how much support it has among the American people. So - On April 13, by executive order, President Wilson creates the Committee on Public Information. This new, powerful committee is headed by a guy named George Creel, a newspaperman who is a long-standing ally of Wilson’s - ya gotta love history!!! The committee also has representatives from the State, War, and Navy departments. Their mission is to write news items, create pamphlets and posters and even publish their own newspaper. They send out 75,000 speakers across the country to promote the war effort. Put bluntly, the government fires up a propaganda ministry to support the war agenda. Check out the full story and see what the new - 1917 committee on public information is all about! Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/159546485618/wilson-creates-committee-on-public-information

Great War Project

Looking at what is going on in Europe, we are bringing in Mike shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator of the great war project blog. So Mike - things worked well - originally - for the Canadians and the Brits in the Vimy Ridge campaign, but new fighting tactics and new tank technologies fail, and a lot of good men lose their lives for very little gain as things go on - Tell us the story please.LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/

War in the Sky

It is the middle of Bloody April - in great war in the sky 100 years ago this week.I have found it interesting and perhaps a bit disturbing that the language about these these early days of aviation sometimes sound like some sort of sports adventure game, ---- but the life and death struggles in the sky were very real. Though the references may speak of scoring wins, these are, in fact, duels to the death.The charisma of these escapades are fully exploited by the propaganda machines of each side, using the technology of aviation to crown new champions, aces and heroes.In one such reference, on April 11,  2017 Baron Von Richthoven scores and is lauded for his 41st “Kill" surpassing his mentor - Boelke's  record of 40. On April 16th, French General Nivelle launches a major offensive south of the Somme, --called the battle of the Aisne - which is stopped by the germans. In an attempt to assist, Britain’s Royal Flying Corps cranks up a really high sortie rate, resulting in very high losses ---- meanwhile on the ground,  the extreme high French troop casualties bring on a French Army mutiny. This is a war weary time in Europe.In the US on April 20th, preparing for joining in the battle, near Pensacola Florida, the US Navy flies the DN1 - the first US airship. America - energetic and pumped - is preparing to enter the fray.And that is the war in the sky 100 years ago this week.LINK:ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

Videos on the history of the WW1, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our podcast listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Western Front Artillery

Smoke Screens - Fortress Location - Recruitment Age

The Canadian Corps Takes Vimy Ridge - The Battle of Arras -

Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Activities and Events

Perspectives on American Entry into World War IThis month on April 25th, the Department of Defense will be hosting a history speaker series event called: Perspectives on American Entry into World War I - the series will be held at the Pentagon.Speakers include Dr. Thomas Boghardt, Dr. Robert Doughty, and Dr. Jennifer Keene. Covering topics  that include U.S. military intelligence operations in postwar Europe.  It sounds interesting - and we welcome the DOD to the national conversation on WW1. there are a couple of links in the chatroom or the podcast notes for you to learn more.Link: https://www.facebook.com/OSDHO http://history.defense.gov/

 “In Flanders Fields” event in DC April 30Also in DC this month, on April 30  at noon in Washington DC's Pershing Park - the planned future home of the national WW1 Memorial - there will be a ceremony to commemorate Lt. Col. John McCrae’s timeless poem “In Flanders Fields” . This is considered the world’s most famous war memorial poem. I don’t know if I can do it justice but here it is.

In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.

The poem printed on our Poppy fundraising kits - you can take a look and read the poem at ww1cc.org/poppy - in the FAQs about why the poppy is such an internationally recognized symbol of military sacrifice.Back to the ceremony - This 3rd Annual event is sponsored by the "In Flanders Fields" fund, a non-profit organization created at the centennial of the poem. The fund hopes to keep the poem's message alive - through education and inclusion, while delivering on its directive to continue making the world a better place. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/2197Link to poem: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/1881#why-is-the-red-poppy-is-an-internationally-recognized-symbol-of-remembrance-for-veteran-sacrifice

Updates From The States

California We had Bill Betten from the California WW1 Task Force was on the show a few weeks ago. Today we would like to congratulate Bill and the entire task force for their hard work on the California WW1 Centennial web site --- which went live this week ! and I happen to know,  largely due to the great effort from Bill himself - who took that on as a personal challenge and contribution - you’ll find the site at ww1cc.org/california - all lower case - This site will be a focal point and a valuable resource for California’s WWI information, and commemoration efforts. Congratulations California. Link: www.ww1cc.org/californiaNow let’s widen the lens with our international report.

International Report

Sunken WWI cruisers given war grave status to save them from scrapheapFrom the UK the headlines read: Sunken WWI cruisers given war grave status to save them from scrapheap. Three British cruisers sunk by a single German submarine in the First World War have been given protected war grave status. The cruisers HMS Cressy,  Aboukir and Hogue were sent to the bottom of the sea about 20 miles off Holland in September 1914, leaving 1,459 sailors dead. It was feared illegal salvage operators could plunder the wrecks. Each of these ship are worth a fortune in scrap bronze - currently priced at over $4,800 per ton. The Ministry of Defence has designated the wrecks under the Protection of Military Remains Act, that protects military vessels in UK waters or - when British-flagged - in international waters. Follow the link to read more.Link: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/792282/sunken-WWI-cruisers-war-grave-status-save-from-scrapheapUS Navy 'jack-the-lad' deserter turned WW1 military heroHere’s an international story that has it’s roots in the U.S. - from the BBC the headline reads: US Navy 'jack-the-lad' deserter turned WW1 military hero. Former US Navy sailor Leroy West - AKA "Jack-the-lad" was in UK’s 4th Battalion, the Northamptonshire Regiment, in Palestine. The sniper was honored with a hero’s medal  after the Second Battle of Gaza on April 19th 1917. West survived the war but then disappeared from all records. Probably - going to ground  - in order to hide from US authorities seeking him for desertion. Check out the full article to discover the secret identity of this WW1 hero.Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-39589995

Posts and Articles

U.S. Coast Guard played key roles in World War I (Scott Price interview)The first article - The U.S. Coast Guard played key roles in World War I, both here at home, and overseas. To help tell that story, the Coast Guard joins the national conversation on WW1 with a remarkable new web page, full of stories, photos, and other goodies. Scott Price, the Coast Guard's Chief Historian is interviewed by the commission this week and talks about the new page and the coast guard's contribution to the great war. We should probably invite Scott on the show. It’s a great story.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2195-u-s-coast-guard-played-key-roles-in-world-war-i.htmlLawrence, MA honors its WWI casualties in Europe As many as 19,000 men and women from the city of Lawrence Massachusetts  may have fought in both world wars. Next month, City Councilor Marc Laplante will fly to Europe for an eight-day trip through five cemeteries in France and Luxembourg where forty five of the Lawrencians killed in the wars are buried. At each of the graves and memorials, Laplante will plant the city of Lawrence's blue and white flag. Read the interview on the site where he talks about his upcoming trip and the research that went into finding these local heroes overseas.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2196-lawrence-ma-honors-its-wwi-casualties-in-europe.htmlWWrite BlogThis week on the WWrite blog, celebrated author and former Air Force pilot James Moad the second,  connects the tragedy of the great war to modern conflicts. This post is presented in dramatic prose reminiscent of a monologue one might find in play. Moad’s poetic skill and word craft is truly on display in this post. Don’t miss it at ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-eLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/1704-former-air-force-pilot-writer-director-and-actor-james-moad-brings-wwi-to-present-with-the-story-of-our-time.html

Spotlight in the Media

MagazinesOn the Newstands this week and almost sold out  the 2017 TIME SPECIAL EDITION - WORLD WAR I THE WAR THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD - this is 94 pages edition loaded with poignant photos and stories.Also this month in the magazine world , the Atlantic has a special issue called World War 1: How the Great War Made the Modern World. This issue takes a more contemporary look at the war with articles like “Why Don’t Americans Remember the War?” and “Yes, It Could Happen Again.” You can find both of these issues at your local grocery store, newsstand. They are also available online in both digital and print formats through all major online retailers.  Word is -- that the special printed editions are selling out fast Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2014/08/Film Watch This Feature-Length Dance Film Inspired by World War Iwe have discovered a unique piece of World War One media this week. Believe it or not, there is a world war one dance film out there and it’s called Young Men. Choreographed by Iván Pérez, Young Men is a feature-length film starring British dance company BalletBoyz and based on a stage production of the same name. Conceived by BalletBoyz artistic directors and former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the film follows a young soldier as he prepares for war—and as he eventually experiences war's destruction and brutality. The full film is available now. Follow the link in the chatroom to see it.Link: www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/young-men-full-episode/6784/http://www.dancemagazine.com/watch-this-feature-length-dance-film-inspired-by-world-war-i-2349626630.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media

It is time for The Buzz - WW1 in Social MediaWe have Katherine Akey with us to guide us through social media conversation wall. Hi Katherine.18 Photos That Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready for WWIhttps://undertheradar.military.com/2017/04/18-photos-show-great-grandpa-got-ready-wwi/?ESRC=under.sm“Our Wings of Victory,” the Manufacture of Military Aeroplanes During WWIhttps://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2017/04/11/spotlight-our-wings-of-victory-the-manufacture-of-military-aeroplanes-during-wwi/#more-14045New Book: “The Journey: An American Soldier in WWI”https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454308984907190&set=o.185589304949709&type=3&theater

Closing

We want to thank our guests Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blogKatherine Akey the Commission’s social media director,Justin Mickens our line producerAnd I am Theo Mayer - your host this week.PledgeThe US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. We rely entirely on your donations. No government appropriations or taxes are being used.Our programs are to--inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1;we are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms;We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country;and we are building a National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.All of this work depends on your support, so please give what you can.It's easy by texting: WW1Now to 41444. that's ww 1 now to 41444WW1 Centennial News is brought to you as a part of that effort. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn  and in the iTunes store at ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to talk to someone about the centennial of WW1.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

WW1 Centennial News Video Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ww1-centennial-news/id1209764611?mt=2  

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.htm

Highlights

Note - WW1 Centennial News changes format to Audio Podcast - notes

Interview - Kevin Fitzpatrick on NY Harbor seizures of German ships | @ 01:20

Song - "If He Can Fight Like He Can Love" | @ 07:00

Interview - Chris Christopher on April 6 Commemoration Ceremony in KC | @ 08:15

Interview - Jim Corridan, the Indiana WWI Centennial Committee Chair | @ 14:15

100C/100M - 9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application | @ 17:33

WWrite blog - Tsingtao - more than a tasty Chinese beer | @ 19:25

Media - PBS The Great War series now out | @ 20:00

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World War One Centennial News: April 12, 2017

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Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 12th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.A couple of months after launch, and listening to our subscribers, WW1 Centennial News is changing format to an audio podcast rather than a video podcast. There are a number of reason, but the most compelling from our subscribers was that:

They listen to the show while driving, working out or doing other things

Many people resist subscribing to video podcasts because they use up too much precious space on their mobile device. So by going audio, we only take up 30-40Mb rather than 500-600Mb. Even if you are not technical it’s easy to compare the numbers.

If you have any thoughts on this please contact us at ww1cc.org/contact.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The U.S Seizes German ShipAs the US declares war, the government scrambles to raise funds and stockpile the necessary equipment needed to join the allied effort overseas. On April 14th the headlines from the Sausalito News reads: German Ships in US Ports Seized. America’s war against Germany started on the homefront with the seizure of twenty seven ships in New York and four in San Francisco harbor. These ships will be used to transport our doughboys to Europe. The seizures didn’t stop there. Through a campaign aimed to fight against “enemy alien” civilians, the US would seize over half a billion dollars in private property from German immigrants. These funds made up most of the funds in the country’s prewar budget. Links: https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SN19170414.2.72http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/us-confiscated-half-billion-dollars-private-property-during-wwi-180952144/Some weeks ago, I spoke with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his memorial restoration project on New York’s Governors Island - and he mentions these actions. Here is what he has to say:

[Kevin Fitzpatrick]

Great War Project

Last week, Mike Shuster from the Great War Project brought us up April 5th - the day before the US entrance into the war. This week, we take a look to the turmoil brewing in Russia. Mike, we look forward to your post.

[Mike Shuster]LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/Thank you Mike Shuster former NPR correspondent and the curator of Great War Project blog.

The Great War Channel

For weekly video on WW1 - there is The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. If you don’t already subscribe to the channel - you should.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Evolution of the British Infantry during World War 1

Meet Us in England - See WW1 Airplanes

The First American Shots Of WW1 - Guam And The Cormoran

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Commission News

Last week, the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission held its national centennial commemoration event at the National World War One Museum and memorial in Kansas City. The event was well attended live and we also provided a satellite feed and a web stream that was carried by various folks.We want to congratulate the production team headed by Chris Christopher from the WW1 Centennial Commission, Ed Bilous the artistic director from the Juliard school - Ed was our guest last week - Susan Davis International who pulled together all the other logistics and resources, the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, missouri and most of all to the great talent of actors, musicians, volunteers and speakers who come together for what has been recognized as a truly world class event - worthy of the solemn commemoration of America’s entry into World War 1.But there were lighter moments as well. Here is one of the songs of the era that was performed live at the event called “If He can Fight, Like He Can Love” sung by Samantha gossard accompanied by Alla Wijnands on violin, and Bram Wijnands.[song]The American Doughboy - If he can fight, like he can love - what a soldier he will be!With us today is Chris Christopher - the executive producer of the event for the Commission - Hi Chris.So sum it up for us. What happened, how did it go and where do we go from here?[Chris Christopher]That was Chris Christopher the executive producer for In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IHosted by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commissionat the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.Events coast to coast, overseas commemorate US WW1 centennialThere were commemoration events all over the country - some are still being held this coming week. In New York, reenactors and active-duty Army soldiers gathered in Times Square to lay a wreath in honored of those who left to fight the war. In California, a ceremony was held beneath the main arch of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In Montgomery Alabama, they unveiled a statue to recognize the early American aviators who flew with the French military during World War I in the Lafayette Escadrille. Even our friends in Europe stopped to a moment to reflect such as in the UK where they commemorated the centennial at the Guildhall in London. We invite you to ww1cc.org/ww1now all lower case where you can see the entire ceremony as well as additional clips from Kansas city. We will be posting many new things to that site over the coming weeks. We have a bunch of links for you.Links: www.ww1cc.org/nowhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/2170http://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/06/veterans-speak-coliseum-wwi-event/http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2169-world-war-i-centennial-marked-at-maxwell-gunter-afb-on-april-6th-2017.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2171-pentagon-commemorates-100th-anniversary-of-us-entering-wwi-on-april-6th-2017.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2168-london-event-commemorating-centennial-of-us-entry-into-wwi-on-april-6th-2017.html

Activities and Events

Virginia International TattooWe want to highlight the Virginia International Tattoo. No.. it’s not about ink. The military tattoo comes from the early 17th century. It was originally a Dutch phrase doe den tap toe or "turn off the tap", a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to get their butts to their barracks.Today the term is often used for military drum or musical events.The Virginia International Tattoo was established in 1997, as an annual celebration of patriotism and international goodwill. Every year, the Tattoo welcomes over 1,000 performers from all over the world in a display of military bands, drill teams, massed pipes and drums, Celtic (KELTIC) dancers, choirs, and more. The WW1 Centennial Commission is partnered with this event and we invite you to get more information by visiting going to ww1cc.org/events and filtering to Virginia Tattoo (with two t’s) Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/commemorate/event-map-system/eventdetail/11018/virginia-international-tattoo.html

Updates From The States

Last week, the commission site for Indiana went live at www.ww1cc.org/indiana. With us this week is Jim Corridan, the Indiana WWI Centennial Committee Chair. Mr. Corridan is also the director of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration and the State Archivist.Welcome Jim ----- Jim - tell us about Indiana’s WW1 commemoration efforts and the site.[Jim Corridan Interview. ]That was Jim Corridan the chair of the Indiana WWI Centennial Commission.

International Report

From Europe the headlines read: Honouring The Fallen: The Royals And Trudeau Remember Soldiers Lost In World War One Battle Of Vimy Ridge. On Sunday, The British princes Charles, William, Harry and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau joined French President Francois Hollande to remember the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge at the Vimy Memorial Park in northern France. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the battle that stole the lives of 3,598 Canadians and injured 7,000. Vimy was not the most strategically significant of Canada’s World War One battles but was the first time that military units from across the country fought together for the first time.Link: https://z1035.com/honouring-fallen-royals-trudeau-remember-soldiers-lost-world-war-one-battle-vimy-ridge/

100 Cities 100 Memorials

9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application for restoring your local WW1 MemorialFor 100 Cities / 100 Memorial - there are just 9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application for restoring your local WW1 Memorial. There are $200,000 in matching grants available for 100 projects around the country.It’s not too late to go for that matching grants. To help, we posted a series of link in this week’s 100 cities / 100 memorials blog at ww1cc.org/100memorials. The first link will take you to a downloadable PDF of the application submission form. The second link will lead you to a resources page where you learn from other projects submitted. Another link takes you to the submission instructions. And finally a link where you can ask questions of the program managers. The clock is ticking so head over to www.ww1cc.org/100cities today. Link: www.ww1cc.org/100citiesApplication submission formhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/images/100c-100m/pdf/100c100m-application-form-reference.pdfInformation and resourceshttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/resources.htmlSubmission processhttps://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/2016-07-06-00-52-42.htmlAsk a questionhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/questions-answers/submit-your-questions.html

Posts and Articles

WWI centennial: Honoring U.S.’s sacrifice for worldThis week, Commissioner Monique Seefried penned a piece for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Seefried a native of France talks about her feelings of the great war after she immigrated to the US. In a short span of time the American military ballooned from a force of thousands to millions. These men and women were from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. Together, this diverse coalition of Americans tipped the scales toward victory. In Monique’s own words “U.S. intervention in World War I is perhaps this country’s greatest contribution to world peace.” Follow the link to see the full article.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2176-honoring-u-s-s-sacrifice-for-world.htmlWWrite BlogYou think Tsing Tao is just a (really good) chinese beer - It’s more and this week in the WWRITE blog Mark Facknitz talks about the Siege of Tsingtao. Mark is an award winning short story author and a professor of English at James Madison University. In recent years he has divided his research interests between the Great War and Willa Cather. His post includes a beautiful series of photos that show life on a lesser known locations of the great war.. Check it out at ww1cc.org/wwriteLink: www.ww1cc.org/wwrite

Spotlight in the Media

American Experience: The Great WarThere American Experience WW1 documentary “The Great War” premiered on PBS on April 10th. If you missed it and the other episodes - you can find the full series on the PBS site. We have been looking forward to the release of this series for months and now it’s here. Follow the link in the chatroom to catch up on Monday’s episode. Link: www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/great-war/

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

As always, we’re rounding off today's program by taking a look at what was going in the world of social media and WW1 this week. Katherine Akey our social media director is with us, Katherine, welcome - I heard the KC event actually led trending on Twitter for awhile on April 6 - Tell us about the big week in social media for WW1 this past week.That’s the show for today. Thank you for listening!We want to thank our guests Kevin Fitzpatrick - historian and NY Governors island expertMike Shuster from the Great War Project blog, Jim Corridan - the chair of the Indiana WW1 Centennial CommisionChris Christopher from the US WW1 Centennial CommissionKatherine Akey the social Media director for the US CommissionI’m your host Theo Mayer.The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW. We rely entirely on your donations. No government appropriations or taxes are being used.Our programs are to:Inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1;We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms;We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and We are building a National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.All of this work depends on your support, so please give what you can.It's easy by texting: WW1Now to 41444. that's ww 1 now to 41444WW1 Centennial News is brought to you as a part of that effort. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn and in the iTunes store at ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to talk to someone about the centennial of WW1.

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Highlights

Note - WW1 Centennial News changes format to Audio Podcast - notes

Interview - Kevin Fitzpatrick on NY Harbor seizures of German ships | @ 01:20

Song - "If He Can Fight Like He Can Love" | @ 07:00

Interview - Chris Christopher on April 6 Commemoration Ceremony in KC | @ 08:15

Interview - Jim Corridan, the Indiana WWI Centennial Committee Chair | @ 14:15

100C/100M - 9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application | @ 17:33

WWrite blog - Tsingtao - more than a tasty Chinese beer | @ 19:25

Media - PBS The Great War series now out | @ 20:00

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World War One Centennial News: April 12, 2017

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Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 12th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.A couple of months after launch, and listening to our subscribers, WW1 Centennial News is changing format to an audio podcast rather than a video podcast. There are a number of reason, but the most compelling from our subscribers was that:

They listen to the show while driving, working out or doing other things

Many people resist subscribing to video podcasts because they use up too much precious space on their mobile device. So by going audio, we only take up 30-40Mb rather than 500-600Mb. Even if you are not technical it’s easy to compare the numbers.

If you have any thoughts on this please contact us at ww1cc.org/contact.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The U.S Seizes German ShipAs the US declares war, the government scrambles to raise funds and stockpile the necessary equipment needed to join the allied effort overseas. On April 14th the headlines from the Sausalito News reads: German Ships in US Ports Seized. America’s war against Germany started on the homefront with the seizure of twenty seven ships in New York and four in San Francisco harbor. These ships will be used to transport our doughboys to Europe. The seizures didn’t stop there. Through a campaign aimed to fight against “enemy alien” civilians, the US would seize over half a billion dollars in private property from German immigrants. These funds made up most of the funds in the country’s prewar budget. Links: https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SN19170414.2.72http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/us-confiscated-half-billion-dollars-private-property-during-wwi-180952144/Some weeks ago, I spoke with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his memorial restoration project on New York’s Governors Island - and he mentions these actions. Here is what he has to say:

[Kevin Fitzpatrick]

Great War Project

Last week, Mike Shuster from the Great War Project brought us up April 5th - the day before the US entrance into the war. This week, we take a look to the turmoil brewing in Russia. Mike, we look forward to your post.

[Mike Shuster]LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/Thank you Mike Shuster former NPR correspondent and the curator of Great War Project blog.

The Great War Channel

For weekly video on WW1 - there is The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. If you don’t already subscribe to the channel - you should.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Evolution of the British Infantry during World War 1

Meet Us in England - See WW1 Airplanes

The First American Shots Of WW1 - Guam And The Cormoran

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Commission News

Last week, the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission held its national centennial commemoration event at the National World War One Museum and memorial in Kansas City. The event was well attended live and we also provided a satellite feed and a web stream that was carried by various folks.We want to congratulate the production team headed by Chris Christopher from the WW1 Centennial Commission, Ed Bilous the artistic director from the Juliard school - Ed was our guest last week - Susan Davis International who pulled together all the other logistics and resources, the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, missouri and most of all to the great talent of actors, musicians, volunteers and speakers who come together for what has been recognized as a truly world class event - worthy of the solemn commemoration of America’s entry into World War 1.But there were lighter moments as well. Here is one of the songs of the era that was performed live at the event called “If He can Fight, Like He Can Love” sung by Samantha gossard accompanied by Alla Wijnands on violin, and Bram Wijnands.[song]The American Doughboy - If he can fight, like he can love - what a soldier he will be!With us today is Chris Christopher - the executive producer of the event for the Commission - Hi Chris.So sum it up for us. What happened, how did it go and where do we go from here?[Chris Christopher]That was Chris Christopher the executive producer for In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IHosted by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commissionat the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.Events coast to coast, overseas commemorate US WW1 centennialThere were commemoration events all over the country - some are still being held this coming week. In New York, reenactors and active-duty Army soldiers gathered in Times Square to lay a wreath in honored of those who left to fight the war. In California, a ceremony was held beneath the main arch of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In Montgomery Alabama, they unveiled a statue to recognize the early American aviators who flew with the French military during World War I in the Lafayette Escadrille. Even our friends in Europe stopped to a moment to reflect such as in the UK where they commemorated the centennial at the Guildhall in London. We invite you to ww1cc.org/ww1now all lower case where you can see the entire ceremony as well as additional clips from Kansas city. We will be posting many new things to that site over the coming weeks. We have a bunch of links for you.Links: www.ww1cc.org/nowhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/2170http://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/06/veterans-speak-coliseum-wwi-event/http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2169-world-war-i-centennial-marked-at-maxwell-gunter-afb-on-april-6th-2017.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2171-pentagon-commemorates-100th-anniversary-of-us-entering-wwi-on-april-6th-2017.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2168-london-event-commemorating-centennial-of-us-entry-into-wwi-on-april-6th-2017.html

Activities and Events

Virginia International TattooWe want to highlight the Virginia International Tattoo. No.. it’s not about ink. The military tattoo comes from the early 17th century. It was originally a Dutch phrase doe den tap toe or "turn off the tap", a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to get their butts to their barracks.Today the term is often used for military drum or musical events.The Virginia International Tattoo was established in 1997, as an annual celebration of patriotism and international goodwill. Every year, the Tattoo welcomes over 1,000 performers from all over the world in a display of military bands, drill teams, massed pipes and drums, Celtic (KELTIC) dancers, choirs, and more. The WW1 Centennial Commission is partnered with this event and we invite you to get more information by visiting going to ww1cc.org/events and filtering to Virginia Tattoo (with two t’s) Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/commemorate/event-map-system/eventdetail/11018/virginia-international-tattoo.html

Updates From The States

Last week, the commission site for Indiana went live at www.ww1cc.org/indiana. With us this week is Jim Corridan, the Indiana WWI Centennial Committee Chair. Mr. Corridan is also the director of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration and the State Archivist.Welcome Jim ----- Jim - tell us about Indiana’s WW1 commemoration efforts and the site.[Jim Corridan Interview. ]That was Jim Corridan the chair of the Indiana WWI Centennial Commission.

International Report

From Europe the headlines read: Honouring The Fallen: The Royals And Trudeau Remember Soldiers Lost In World War One Battle Of Vimy Ridge. On Sunday, The British princes Charles, William, Harry and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau joined French President Francois Hollande to remember the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge at the Vimy Memorial Park in northern France. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the battle that stole the lives of 3,598 Canadians and injured 7,000. Vimy was not the most strategically significant of Canada’s World War One battles but was the first time that military units from across the country fought together for the first time.Link: https://z1035.com/honouring-fallen-royals-trudeau-remember-soldiers-lost-world-war-one-battle-vimy-ridge/

100 Cities 100 Memorials

9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application for restoring your local WW1 MemorialFor 100 Cities / 100 Memorial - there are just 9 weeks left to submit a matching grant application for restoring your local WW1 Memorial. There are $200,000 in matching grants available for 100 projects around the country.It’s not too late to go for that matching grants. To help, we posted a series of link in this week’s 100 cities / 100 memorials blog at ww1cc.org/100memorials. The first link will take you to a downloadable PDF of the application submission form. The second link will lead you to a resources page where you learn from other projects submitted. Another link takes you to the submission instructions. And finally a link where you can ask questions of the program managers. The clock is ticking so head over to www.ww1cc.org/100cities today. Link: www.ww1cc.org/100citiesApplication submission formhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/images/100c-100m/pdf/100c100m-application-form-reference.pdfInformation and resourceshttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/resources.htmlSubmission processhttps://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/2016-07-06-00-52-42.htmlAsk a questionhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/questions-answers/submit-your-questions.html

Posts and Articles

WWI centennial: Honoring U.S.’s sacrifice for worldThis week, Commissioner Monique Seefried penned a piece for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Seefried a native of France talks about her feelings of the great war after she immigrated to the US. In a short span of time the American military ballooned from a force of thousands to millions. These men and women were from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. Together, this diverse coalition of Americans tipped the scales toward victory. In Monique’s own words “U.S. intervention in World War I is perhaps this country’s greatest contribution to world peace.” Follow the link to see the full article.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2176-honoring-u-s-s-sacrifice-for-world.htmlWWrite BlogYou think Tsing Tao is just a (really good) chinese beer - It’s more and this week in the WWRITE blog Mark Facknitz talks about the Siege of Tsingtao. Mark is an award winning short story author and a professor of English at James Madison University. In recent years he has divided his research interests between the Great War and Willa Cather. His post includes a beautiful series of photos that show life on a lesser known locations of the great war.. Check it out at ww1cc.org/wwriteLink: www.ww1cc.org/wwrite

Spotlight in the Media

American Experience: The Great WarThere American Experience WW1 documentary “The Great War” premiered on PBS on April 10th. If you missed it and the other episodes - you can find the full series on the PBS site. We have been looking forward to the release of this series for months and now it’s here. Follow the link in the chatroom to catch up on Monday’s episode. Link: www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/great-war/

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

As always, we’re rounding off today's program by taking a look at what was going in the world of social media and WW1 this week. Katherine Akey our social media director is with us, Katherine, welcome - I heard the KC event actually led trending on Twitter for awhile on April 6 - Tell us about the big week in social media for WW1 this past week.That’s the show for today. Thank you for listening!We want to thank our guests Kevin Fitzpatrick - historian and NY Governors island expertMike Shuster from the Great War Project blog, Jim Corridan - the chair of the Indiana WW1 Centennial CommisionChris Christopher from the US WW1 Centennial CommissionKatherine Akey the social Media director for the US CommissionI’m your host Theo Mayer.The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW. We rely entirely on your donations. No government appropriations or taxes are being used.Our programs are to:Inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1;We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms;We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and We are building a National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.All of this work depends on your support, so please give what you can.It's easy by texting: WW1Now to 41444. that's ww 1 now to 41444WW1 Centennial News is brought to you as a part of that effort. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn and in the iTunes store at ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to talk to someone about the centennial of WW1.

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WW1 Centennial News Video Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ww1-centennial-news/id1209764611?mt=2

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html

WW1 Centennial News for Wednesday April 5, 2017

Highlights

WW1 Then - Heading into "Bloody April" in the Great War In The Sky | 06:00

Guest - Ed Bilous Artistic Director for "In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace" Kansas City event | 09:00

News - Indiana and Florida WW1 sites goes live at ww1cc.org/indiana and ww1cc.org/florida | 16:10

News - National focus by major media on WW1 rises as we approach April 6, 2017 | 18:45

WWrite blog - Gulf War veteran Seth Brady Tucker explains the influence of WWI poetry on his own writing | 19:55

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World War One Centennial News: April 5, 2017

Opening

Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 5th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.

Tomorrow, April 6th, marks the centenary of our nation’s entrance into first global conflict of the modern era, World War One.

Thank you to all of our listeners out there - who have been with us on this amazing journey coming up to this pivotal moment. And if you thought the run up was dramatic - you will be amazed at what happens to our nation, our culture, our politics, our technology and our position in the world over the coming months.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The headline reads - Danish Virgin Islands transfer to the United States.The Americans were concerned that the Germans might seize Denmark’s colonies, giving them a submarine base in the Caribbean. To prevent this, the United States and Denmark signed a treaty in 1916 to buy the islands for $25 million.  Denmark ratified the treaty in December - after a national referendum - which approved the measure by nearly two-to-one.  The Danish flag was lowered over the Virgin Islands two days before Wilson was expected to ask Congress for a declaration of war on Germany 100 years ago this week. Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/159046372293/danish-virgin-islands-transferred-to-united-states

Great War Project

Joining us next is former NPR correspondent Mike Shuster from the Great War Project.  Mike - thanks for sending me the post…  Your story on the Great War Project takes us all the way up to TODAY April 5th 100 years ago -  and there is still a huge reluctance to cross the line to war… tell us about it Mike… LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/Thanks, Mike Shuster and the Great War Project blog.

War in the Sky

We are heading into a very tumultuous time.The month becomes known as “Bloody April.” In overview, The UK’s Royal Flying Corp, while supporting the Arras offensive, loses 245 aircraft—140 in the first two weeks—out of an initial strength of 365. Aircrew casualties are 211 killed or missing and 108 captured. The opposing Germans lose only 66 aircraft. Jasta “Boelcke” - you remember them - the squadron named after the man who defined the original techniques for air to air combat - well the squadron shoots down 21 allies, Jasta 11 downs 89, and Von Richthofen alone shoots down  20 allies this month. It’s a bad month for allied air operations.On April 4th, the British begin the air offensive for the Battle of Arras, aimed to capture Vimy Ridge. We will be talking more about that from a broader point of view in the coming weeks. The British, with numerical superiority, expect victory, but their aircraft are still qualitatively inferior to the Albatros D. IIs and IIIs of the GAF. In the 6-day period, April 4-9, the RFC lose 75 aircraft.On April 5th, a new Allied aircraft  - The Bristol 1 and ½ strutter -is introduced to the air war by the 24th squadron. Unfortunately on this first day of operations the planes comes across the Richthofen’s Jasta 11’s Albatros D. IIIs and it does not go well.  The squadron would later recover from this poor beginning 100 years ago this week in the great war in the sky.You can follow the events on our site with RG head’s comprehensive timeline at ww1cc.org/warintheskyLINK: http://ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

As we have mentioned, our friends from Germany at the Mediakraft Networks produce - - - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

The Forgotten Ally - Portugal in WW1

Visiting the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery

Lenin Takes The Train - First Battle of Gaza 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

There is only really one story for us this week - and that is the commemoration of the US declaration of war.

Interview with Ed Bilous - Artistic Director for In Sacrifice for Liberty and PeaceHere in Kansas City, we are holding an event called - In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: The Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IWith us today is Ed Bilous the Artistic Director for the program here in Kansas City - Ed is also the Director of the -  Center for Innovation in the Arts at the Juilliard School - Ed Welcome.

Activities and Events

Nationwide Events Commemorating U.S. Entry into World War ITomorrow while we are here in KC  there will be centennial commemoration events held around the country - some scheduled for the coming weekend and the coming week . You can go to the link at ww1cc.org/ww1now and use the menu to check out all the activity or go to our events register at ww1cc.org/events and filter down to your local area to see if there is something scheduled there.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/sacrifice-events-around-the-country.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2112-nationwide-events-commemorating-u-s-entry-into-world-war-i.html

Updates From The States

IndianaThe Indiana state commission site is now online. Congratulations to everyone who worked hard to get this valuable resource out to the public. On this site you can find contact information for commission members, dates for their next committee meeting, and more information on their centennial celebration which will be held tomorrow at the Pershing Auditorium. You can get the site by going to ww1cc.org/indiana.Link: ww1cc.org/indianaFloridaThe good folks from Florida really worked hard to get their site published before April 6th. The content for the site was developed and provided by the Florida Department of State from the resources of the Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Memory and Florida Division of Historical Resources.They did a great job in telling Florida’s WW1 story. You can check it out at ww1cc.org/florida Link: ww1cc.org/florida

International Report

The dogs of war: The animals that played a vital role during WWI, from rescue hounds to a pig used as a pillow! From the UK the headlines read: The dogs of war: The animals that played a vital role during WWI, from rescue hounds to a pig used as a pillow! Last week, Cindy Rullman from Brooke USA was on the show to talk about the horses and mules that served in the war. This week, we have an article about all the other four legged creatures that found their way onto the battlefields of Europe. From mascot pigs, foxes, and circus elephants, the soldiers of world war one used what they could to get the job done. Don’t miss this article. Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4359902/The-animals-played-vital-role-World-War-One.html

Portraits of the Great War: Searching for descendants through artComing from the BBC this week the headlines read: Portraits of the Great War: Searching for descendants through art. Doug Jenkinson, a retired British doctor, is hoping to trace the descendants of allied soldiers and nurses portrayed in a celebrated collection of World War One pastels. Using the work of Swiss artist Eugene Burnand, Doug hopes that the descendants of the people depicted in this artwork will come forward to reclaim a little of their family history.Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39406141

Posts and Articles

USA TodayThe US WW1 Entry in War made the front page of USA today - continuing to dominate most of the second page.It is an interesting article with some definite points of view. It is pretty fantastic to have WW1 front and center in the media - then and now a very controversial subject - take a read - and if you have any comments - let us know at ww1cc.org/contact. The national conversation on WW1 has officially begun!Link: http://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20170405/281513636003643

Centennial Commission salutes indispensable role of women in WWIThe entry of the United States into the War had a significant impact on women, their standing in society, and their civil rights. Commissioner and Chief Historian Emeritus at the History Channel, Dr. Libby O’Connell has an article on our site this week about how women helped expand the war effort. Women’s history month may be over, but we will still want to celebrate their sacrifice in service of a greater cause. Don’t miss this article.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2135-centennial-commission-salutes-indispensable-role-of-women-in-wwi.html

WWriteThis week on the wwrite blog Gulf War veteran Seth Brady Tucker explains the influence of WWI poetry on his own writing about veterans of contemporary wars. Tucker is an award winning author and is the founder and co-director of the Seaside Writers' Conference. Currently, he teaches poetry and fiction workshops at the Lighthouse Writers' Workshop at the Colorado School of Mines. This week he recounts his time in iraq and his first encounter with the war poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. Check it out when you can.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/1705-gulf-war-veteran-seth-brady-tucker-discovering-wwi-poetry-in-an-iraqi-foxhole.htmlAlso this week, the WWrite blog presents its Writerly News. This time it features:

"Raindrops on Your Old Tin Hat" by Fulbright Scholar and WWI Poetry Expert, Connie Ruzich

The Remembering WWI App from the U.S. National Archives

Veteran Writers Talk about WWI at the Pen/Faulkner Event

If this conversation interests you, be sure you subscribe to the blog at ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-e. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2107-wwrite-weekend-update-april-2nd.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

This is a very busy week in social media for WW1- instead of specific stories - we will send you to our social media wall at ww1cc.org/social where you can see a mashup of all the stories posting on our facebook and twitter feeds.The hashtags for WW1 for posting - reposting or searching for the conversation are:#WW1CentennialKC, #WW1, #LestWeForget, #WWILink: http://ww1cc.org/social

Great! That’s it for today. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day! We want to thank our guests Mike Shuster and Ed Bilous for coming on to the show today. WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our  eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

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WW1 Centennial News for Wednesday April 5, 2017

Highlights

WW1 Then - Heading into "Bloody April" in the Great War In The Sky | 06:00

Guest - Ed Bilous Artistic Director for "In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace" Kansas City event | 09:00

News - Indiana and Florida WW1 sites goes live at ww1cc.org/indiana and ww1cc.org/florida | 16:10

News - National focus by major media on WW1 rises as we approach April 6, 2017 | 18:45

WWrite blog - Gulf War veteran Seth Brady Tucker explains the influence of WWI poetry on his own writing | 19:55

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World War One Centennial News: April 5, 2017

Opening

Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is April 5th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host today.

Tomorrow, April 6th, marks the centenary of our nation’s entrance into first global conflict of the modern era, World War One.

Thank you to all of our listeners out there - who have been with us on this amazing journey coming up to this pivotal moment. And if you thought the run up was dramatic - you will be amazed at what happens to our nation, our culture, our politics, our technology and our position in the world over the coming months.

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

The headline reads - Danish Virgin Islands transfer to the United States.The Americans were concerned that the Germans might seize Denmark’s colonies, giving them a submarine base in the Caribbean. To prevent this, the United States and Denmark signed a treaty in 1916 to buy the islands for $25 million.  Denmark ratified the treaty in December - after a national referendum - which approved the measure by nearly two-to-one.  The Danish flag was lowered over the Virgin Islands two days before Wilson was expected to ask Congress for a declaration of war on Germany 100 years ago this week. Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/159046372293/danish-virgin-islands-transferred-to-united-states

Great War Project

Joining us next is former NPR correspondent Mike Shuster from the Great War Project.  Mike - thanks for sending me the post…  Your story on the Great War Project takes us all the way up to TODAY April 5th 100 years ago -  and there is still a huge reluctance to cross the line to war… tell us about it Mike… LINK:www.greatwarproject.org/Thanks, Mike Shuster and the Great War Project blog.

War in the Sky

We are heading into a very tumultuous time.The month becomes known as “Bloody April.” In overview, The UK’s Royal Flying Corp, while supporting the Arras offensive, loses 245 aircraft—140 in the first two weeks—out of an initial strength of 365. Aircrew casualties are 211 killed or missing and 108 captured. The opposing Germans lose only 66 aircraft. Jasta “Boelcke” - you remember them - the squadron named after the man who defined the original techniques for air to air combat - well the squadron shoots down 21 allies, Jasta 11 downs 89, and Von Richthofen alone shoots down  20 allies this month. It’s a bad month for allied air operations.On April 4th, the British begin the air offensive for the Battle of Arras, aimed to capture Vimy Ridge. We will be talking more about that from a broader point of view in the coming weeks. The British, with numerical superiority, expect victory, but their aircraft are still qualitatively inferior to the Albatros D. IIs and IIIs of the GAF. In the 6-day period, April 4-9, the RFC lose 75 aircraft.On April 5th, a new Allied aircraft  - The Bristol 1 and ½ strutter -is introduced to the air war by the 24th squadron. Unfortunately on this first day of operations the planes comes across the Richthofen’s Jasta 11’s Albatros D. IIIs and it does not go well.  The squadron would later recover from this poor beginning 100 years ago this week in the great war in the sky.You can follow the events on our site with RG head’s comprehensive timeline at ww1cc.org/warintheskyLINK: http://ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

As we have mentioned, our friends from Germany at the Mediakraft Networks produce - - - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

The Forgotten Ally - Portugal in WW1

Visiting the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery

Lenin Takes The Train - First Battle of Gaza 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

There is only really one story for us this week - and that is the commemoration of the US declaration of war.

Interview with Ed Bilous - Artistic Director for In Sacrifice for Liberty and PeaceHere in Kansas City, we are holding an event called - In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: The Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IWith us today is Ed Bilous the Artistic Director for the program here in Kansas City - Ed is also the Director of the -  Center for Innovation in the Arts at the Juilliard School - Ed Welcome.

Activities and Events

Nationwide Events Commemorating U.S. Entry into World War ITomorrow while we are here in KC  there will be centennial commemoration events held around the country - some scheduled for the coming weekend and the coming week . You can go to the link at ww1cc.org/ww1now and use the menu to check out all the activity or go to our events register at ww1cc.org/events and filter down to your local area to see if there is something scheduled there.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/sacrifice-events-around-the-country.htmlhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2112-nationwide-events-commemorating-u-s-entry-into-world-war-i.html

Updates From The States

IndianaThe Indiana state commission site is now online. Congratulations to everyone who worked hard to get this valuable resource out to the public. On this site you can find contact information for commission members, dates for their next committee meeting, and more information on their centennial celebration which will be held tomorrow at the Pershing Auditorium. You can get the site by going to ww1cc.org/indiana.Link: ww1cc.org/indianaFloridaThe good folks from Florida really worked hard to get their site published before April 6th. The content for the site was developed and provided by the Florida Department of State from the resources of the Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Memory and Florida Division of Historical Resources.They did a great job in telling Florida’s WW1 story. You can check it out at ww1cc.org/florida Link: ww1cc.org/florida

International Report

The dogs of war: The animals that played a vital role during WWI, from rescue hounds to a pig used as a pillow! From the UK the headlines read: The dogs of war: The animals that played a vital role during WWI, from rescue hounds to a pig used as a pillow! Last week, Cindy Rullman from Brooke USA was on the show to talk about the horses and mules that served in the war. This week, we have an article about all the other four legged creatures that found their way onto the battlefields of Europe. From mascot pigs, foxes, and circus elephants, the soldiers of world war one used what they could to get the job done. Don’t miss this article. Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4359902/The-animals-played-vital-role-World-War-One.html

Portraits of the Great War: Searching for descendants through artComing from the BBC this week the headlines read: Portraits of the Great War: Searching for descendants through art. Doug Jenkinson, a retired British doctor, is hoping to trace the descendants of allied soldiers and nurses portrayed in a celebrated collection of World War One pastels. Using the work of Swiss artist Eugene Burnand, Doug hopes that the descendants of the people depicted in this artwork will come forward to reclaim a little of their family history.Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39406141

Posts and Articles

USA TodayThe US WW1 Entry in War made the front page of USA today - continuing to dominate most of the second page.It is an interesting article with some definite points of view. It is pretty fantastic to have WW1 front and center in the media - then and now a very controversial subject - take a read - and if you have any comments - let us know at ww1cc.org/contact. The national conversation on WW1 has officially begun!Link: http://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20170405/281513636003643

Centennial Commission salutes indispensable role of women in WWIThe entry of the United States into the War had a significant impact on women, their standing in society, and their civil rights. Commissioner and Chief Historian Emeritus at the History Channel, Dr. Libby O’Connell has an article on our site this week about how women helped expand the war effort. Women’s history month may be over, but we will still want to celebrate their sacrifice in service of a greater cause. Don’t miss this article.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2135-centennial-commission-salutes-indispensable-role-of-women-in-wwi.html

WWriteThis week on the wwrite blog Gulf War veteran Seth Brady Tucker explains the influence of WWI poetry on his own writing about veterans of contemporary wars. Tucker is an award winning author and is the founder and co-director of the Seaside Writers' Conference. Currently, he teaches poetry and fiction workshops at the Lighthouse Writers' Workshop at the Colorado School of Mines. This week he recounts his time in iraq and his first encounter with the war poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. Check it out when you can.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/1705-gulf-war-veteran-seth-brady-tucker-discovering-wwi-poetry-in-an-iraqi-foxhole.htmlAlso this week, the WWrite blog presents its Writerly News. This time it features:

"Raindrops on Your Old Tin Hat" by Fulbright Scholar and WWI Poetry Expert, Connie Ruzich

The Remembering WWI App from the U.S. National Archives

Veteran Writers Talk about WWI at the Pen/Faulkner Event

If this conversation interests you, be sure you subscribe to the blog at ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-e. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2107-wwrite-weekend-update-april-2nd.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

This is a very busy week in social media for WW1- instead of specific stories - we will send you to our social media wall at ww1cc.org/social where you can see a mashup of all the stories posting on our facebook and twitter feeds.The hashtags for WW1 for posting - reposting or searching for the conversation are:#WW1CentennialKC, #WW1, #LestWeForget, #WWILink: http://ww1cc.org/social

Great! That’s it for today. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day! We want to thank our guests Mike Shuster and Ed Bilous for coming on to the show today. WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our  eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

WW1 Centennial News Video Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ww1-centennial-news/id1209764611?mt=2  

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html

WW1 Centennial News for Wednesday March 29, 2017

Highlights

1. Guest - Commissioner Monique Seefried preview on KC April 6th event @ 06:45

2. News - Doughboy MIA list reduced by 1! @ 13:00

3. News - VFW WW1 section goes live on commission web site @ 14:20

4. Guest - Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree Project with John Marks @ 16:45

5. Guest - Brooke USA about horses and mules serving during WW1 with Cindy Rullman @20:35

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World War One Centennial News: March 29, 2017

World War One THEN

Great War Project

Mike Shuster from the Great War Project is with us today. Hi Mike--- your post this week talks about a really messy situation in europe and a huge catharsis of conscience here in the US… Mike, tell us how this all plays out! LINK: www.greatwarproject.org/

War in the Sky

Now let’s find out about what was happening with the Great War In The Sky 100 years ago this week. Starting NEXT week, we enter what was known as Bloody April - all related to a British offensive called The Battle of Arras… But this week, the end of March, 1917 we meet a Canadian born Lieutenant Billy Bishop - Another colorful aviator. Early on, as a military cadet, he earned acclaim as a hot shot… and I mean a sharp shooter. It was said that he could hit targets that others could only see as dots.He went to war as an infantry spotter and hated it - most of all he hated the mud of the trenches… Having spotted a RFC plane - he reputedly declared:"I’ll bet it's clean up there! You won’t get any mud or horse shit on you up there. If you die, at least it would be a clean death." And so he joined the Royal Flying Corps - and trained to be a pilot.I am sure the story was not quite as neat as all that - but the fact is - that on March 25 th, 1917 Bishop shoots down a german Albatross D. III as his first aerial combat victory. That is #1 in a tally that goes to 72 making him the UK’s top ace - and unlike so many others - he survives WWI - including a famous encounter with Baron Von Richthoven - The Red Baron - The German’s called Billy Bishop - Hell’s Handmaiden - and promptly put a big price on his head - Which no one collects - and Billy Bishop goes on to head UK’s aerial - training plan for WWII then lives until 1956.A pilot who began his career as a WW1 flying ace 100 years ago this week.We invite you to learn more about the war in the sky from RG heads wonderful timeline that you'll find at ww1cc.org/warintheskyLINK: www.ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

On to history on YouTube - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Champion for Democracy? - Woodrow Wilson

Comparing WW1 Helmet Designs

Kaiser Karl Wants Peace - The Sixtus Affair

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Zooming forward to the present - it is time for WW1 NOW - News and events about the centennial and the commemoration.

Commission News

First we have some commission news Theresa Sims - strategic relations at the WW1 Centennial Commission. Will be speaking with Commissioner Monique Seefried. They will be giving you some insights about the upcoming April 6 event in Kansas City. Welcome to you both.Link: www.ww1cc.org/april6Doughboy MIARobert Laplander, is the author of the Lost Battalion. He also spearheads the Doughboy MIA project - which we host on the WW1 Centennial Commission’s web site. On that site, Rob has an amazing searchable database of the WW1 MIA - you’ll find at ww1cc.org/mia (all lower case) - You may not know this, but there are still over 4400 MIAs from WW1 - the US government is not longer trying to resolve these cases - but Rob Laplander and his volunteers are. Their moto : A man is only missing - if he is forgotten! And they are keeping the search alive. But that is not the story…. Earlier last year, on his own nickel, Mr. Laplander came to DC and with help of one our commission interns, scoured some physical records and noted a doubling up of a name on the official ABMC rolls - of the missing in action. Last week, the ABMC officially agreed with their findings and has adjusted the roll to reflect such. We thank Robert Laplander and the Doughboy MIA project. Thanks to their dedication - our WW1 MIAs are not forgotten.Link: ww1cc.org/miaVFW Site is LiveSpeaking of Veterans and WW1 - The veterans of foreign wars have built a VFW and World War 1 section on the commission’s website… and it launched yesterday at ww1cc.org/vfw The VFW is the first major veteran’s organization that is publishing WW1 information on our site. We welcome them and we thank them for their participation. The VFW is actively supporting the centennial and are the presenting sponsor for the April 6 commemoration event in Kansas City.Link: www.ww1cc.org/vfwCommission VideosThe the declaration of war centennial is just a week away, and with events being planned all over the US - actually all over the world - we wanted to remind you of a great resource we have for you, your organization, and your classroomActor Gary Sinise narrated a wonderful series of informational videos called “They Deserve Their Own Memorial”.There is a 7 minute version that is great for the classroom - there is a 3 minute version idea for fundraiser and special events and there are even 30 second and 60 second PSA (public service announcement) videos that are your to use as you like.Go to our video library at ww1cc.org/video where you will find these - there is a download button for you to use for sharing, downloading or embedding on your own site.Link: http://ww1cc.org/videoUpdates From The StatesFirst of all - there are April 6 commemoration events happening all over the country. See the national commemoration website at ww1cc.org/april6 and check the side menu under Events Around The Country or go to the national events register at WW1CC.org/events and filter down to you state.No state outreach call in AprilBefore we move on, a quick note to our state partners - there won’t be a state outreach call for the month of April. The next one will be held on Thursday, May 4th.Now let’s widen the view with the international report.Just a quick story filled we picked because it is funny

International Report

BULLDOG SPIRIT Defiant First World War postcards show the unbreakable spirit of the British people during German bombing raidsFrom the UK the headlines read: BULLDOG SPIRIT Defiant First World War postcards show the unbreakable spirit of the British people during German bombing raids. A new collection of postcards reveal the brit’s defiant sense of humour in the face of the threat from above. Belonging to aviation expert David Marks, the fascinating archive has been brought together for a new book. During the war people caught in bombing raids often sent the cards to loved ones to let them know they survived. Take a moment don’t miss a chance to see these cards.Link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3162262/postcards-british-defiance-germany-world-war-one/

100 Cities / 100 Memorials

Memorial Tree ProgramFor 100 cities / 100 memorials there is a new program taking root in America. Sorry for the pun - because with us today is Dr. John Marks the Program Coordinator for Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree program. John is a historian who received his Ph.D. in History from Rice University in 2016. John - welcome to the program - tell us a little about Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree program.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/100-cities-100-memorials-home.htmlJohn Marks interviewLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/100-cities-100-memorials-blog.htmlCindy Rullman interview Brooks USA Last week on the Buzz, Katherine Akey highlighted an article on the Huffington Post about the noble sacrifice of our nation’s horse and mules during the great war. With us today is Brooke USA’s Special Events and Outreach Manager, Cindy Rullman. Hi Cindy, ------ Cindy tell us more about our equine Heroes.Cindy interview.Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58cfeba7e4b07112b6472fddhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2017-100-years-on-usa-s-million-war-horses-honored.html

Spotlight in the Media

PBS The great war datesToday on our spotlight in the media, we just want to take a moment to remind you that the PBS American Experience documentary, “The Great War” will broadcast nationwide on April 10th. If you can’t wait until then, stop by the American Experience website where they have three trailers posted. Link: http://www.pbs.org/video/2365889106/

Posts and Articles

Four new WW1 exhibits open April 6th at Smithsonian museumsFour new exhibits on World War I open April 6th at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, on April 6th. These exhibits are a collaboration between the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History. The new exhibits will look at Women in Uniform, Gen. John J. Pershing and World War I, Modern Medicine and the Great War, and Artistic Expression in the Great War.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2084-four-new-exhibits-on-world-war-i-open-on-april-6th-at-smithsonian-museums.htmlPatrouille de France soars over the Statue of LibertyThe PAF is on the way to our centenary celebration in Kansas City on April 6. They arrived stateside over the weekend and they greeted the nation with a flyover of the statue of liberty. The flyover, and the PAF’s North American tour, serve as a specific thank you from France for America’s early aviators, who came to France’s help during the World War I. We at the commission gladly accept this gesture and we can’t wait to see them perform next week!Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news.htmlWWrite BlogThis week on the the WWrite blog, Fulbright Scholar and WWI Poetry Expert, Connie Ruzich, Presents Lt. John Hunter Wickersham. Connie is a University Professor of English at Robert Morris University. She has a background researching the use of poetry in British centenary commemorations of the First World War. Her post this week focuses on Lt. John Hunter Wickersham who was both a poet and a Congressional Medal of Honor hero. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2094-lt-john-hunter-wickersham.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

Moving on, let’s see what was going in the world of social media this week. We have Katherine Akey with us again, Katherine, what’s going on our social media conversation wall?https://overthere1.blogspot.com/2017/03/first-richmond-boy-killed-in-world-war.htmlhttp://www.ktvq.com/story/34996805/women-veterans-of-wwiso-many-stories-yet-to-tellhttp://listen.sdpb.org/post/lakota-wwi-code-talkers-receive-congressional-gold-medal

wrapup

Thank you to: Mike Shuster from the Great War Project, Commissioner Monique Seefried, from the WW1 Centennial Commission,Theresa Sims - Strategic Relations from the WW1 Centennial CommissionJohn Marks from the Saving Hallowed Ground Memorial Tree projectCindy Rullman, Brooke USA’s Special Events and Outreach ManagerKatherine Akey from our Social Media teamAnd Justin Mickens our line producer for the show.I’m Theo Mayer

Thank you all for you time, wisdom and efforts in bringing all this information to everyone.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html

WW1 Centennial News for Wednesday March 29, 2017

Highlights

1. Guest - Commissioner Monique Seefried preview on KC April 6th event @ 06:45

2. News - Doughboy MIA list reduced by 1! @ 13:00

3. News - VFW WW1 section goes live on commission web site @ 14:20

4. Guest - Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree Project with John Marks @ 16:45

5. Guest - Brooke USA about horses and mules serving during WW1 with Cindy Rullman @20:35

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WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast

World War One Centennial News: March 29, 2017

World War One THEN

Great War Project

Mike Shuster from the Great War Project is with us today. Hi Mike--- your post this week talks about a really messy situation in europe and a huge catharsis of conscience here in the US… Mike, tell us how this all plays out! LINK: www.greatwarproject.org/

War in the Sky

Now let’s find out about what was happening with the Great War In The Sky 100 years ago this week. Starting NEXT week, we enter what was known as Bloody April - all related to a British offensive called The Battle of Arras… But this week, the end of March, 1917 we meet a Canadian born Lieutenant Billy Bishop - Another colorful aviator. Early on, as a military cadet, he earned acclaim as a hot shot… and I mean a sharp shooter. It was said that he could hit targets that others could only see as dots.He went to war as an infantry spotter and hated it - most of all he hated the mud of the trenches… Having spotted a RFC plane - he reputedly declared:"I’ll bet it's clean up there! You won’t get any mud or horse shit on you up there. If you die, at least it would be a clean death." And so he joined the Royal Flying Corps - and trained to be a pilot.I am sure the story was not quite as neat as all that - but the fact is - that on March 25 th, 1917 Bishop shoots down a german Albatross D. III as his first aerial combat victory. That is #1 in a tally that goes to 72 making him the UK’s top ace - and unlike so many others - he survives WWI - including a famous encounter with Baron Von Richthoven - The Red Baron - The German’s called Billy Bishop - Hell’s Handmaiden - and promptly put a big price on his head - Which no one collects - and Billy Bishop goes on to head UK’s aerial - training plan for WWII then lives until 1956.A pilot who began his career as a WW1 flying ace 100 years ago this week.We invite you to learn more about the war in the sky from RG heads wonderful timeline that you'll find at ww1cc.org/warintheskyLINK: www.ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

On to history on YouTube - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel that shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a more european perspective. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week - the Great War Channel’s new episodes include:

Champion for Democracy? - Woodrow Wilson

Comparing WW1 Helmet Designs

Kaiser Karl Wants Peace - The Sixtus Affair

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Zooming forward to the present - it is time for WW1 NOW - News and events about the centennial and the commemoration.

Commission News

First we have some commission news Theresa Sims - strategic relations at the WW1 Centennial Commission. Will be speaking with Commissioner Monique Seefried. They will be giving you some insights about the upcoming April 6 event in Kansas City. Welcome to you both.Link: www.ww1cc.org/april6Doughboy MIARobert Laplander, is the author of the Lost Battalion. He also spearheads the Doughboy MIA project - which we host on the WW1 Centennial Commission’s web site. On that site, Rob has an amazing searchable database of the WW1 MIA - you’ll find at ww1cc.org/mia (all lower case) - You may not know this, but there are still over 4400 MIAs from WW1 - the US government is not longer trying to resolve these cases - but Rob Laplander and his volunteers are. Their moto : A man is only missing - if he is forgotten! And they are keeping the search alive. But that is not the story…. Earlier last year, on his own nickel, Mr. Laplander came to DC and with help of one our commission interns, scoured some physical records and noted a doubling up of a name on the official ABMC rolls - of the missing in action. Last week, the ABMC officially agreed with their findings and has adjusted the roll to reflect such. We thank Robert Laplander and the Doughboy MIA project. Thanks to their dedication - our WW1 MIAs are not forgotten.Link: ww1cc.org/miaVFW Site is LiveSpeaking of Veterans and WW1 - The veterans of foreign wars have built a VFW and World War 1 section on the commission’s website… and it launched yesterday at ww1cc.org/vfw The VFW is the first major veteran’s organization that is publishing WW1 information on our site. We welcome them and we thank them for their participation. The VFW is actively supporting the centennial and are the presenting sponsor for the April 6 commemoration event in Kansas City.Link: www.ww1cc.org/vfwCommission VideosThe the declaration of war centennial is just a week away, and with events being planned all over the US - actually all over the world - we wanted to remind you of a great resource we have for you, your organization, and your classroomActor Gary Sinise narrated a wonderful series of informational videos called “They Deserve Their Own Memorial”.There is a 7 minute version that is great for the classroom - there is a 3 minute version idea for fundraiser and special events and there are even 30 second and 60 second PSA (public service announcement) videos that are your to use as you like.Go to our video library at ww1cc.org/video where you will find these - there is a download button for you to use for sharing, downloading or embedding on your own site.Link: http://ww1cc.org/videoUpdates From The StatesFirst of all - there are April 6 commemoration events happening all over the country. See the national commemoration website at ww1cc.org/april6 and check the side menu under Events Around The Country or go to the national events register at WW1CC.org/events and filter down to you state.No state outreach call in AprilBefore we move on, a quick note to our state partners - there won’t be a state outreach call for the month of April. The next one will be held on Thursday, May 4th.Now let’s widen the view with the international report.Just a quick story filled we picked because it is funny

International Report

BULLDOG SPIRIT Defiant First World War postcards show the unbreakable spirit of the British people during German bombing raidsFrom the UK the headlines read: BULLDOG SPIRIT Defiant First World War postcards show the unbreakable spirit of the British people during German bombing raids. A new collection of postcards reveal the brit’s defiant sense of humour in the face of the threat from above. Belonging to aviation expert David Marks, the fascinating archive has been brought together for a new book. During the war people caught in bombing raids often sent the cards to loved ones to let them know they survived. Take a moment don’t miss a chance to see these cards.Link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3162262/postcards-british-defiance-germany-world-war-one/

100 Cities / 100 Memorials

Memorial Tree ProgramFor 100 cities / 100 memorials there is a new program taking root in America. Sorry for the pun - because with us today is Dr. John Marks the Program Coordinator for Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree program. John is a historian who received his Ph.D. in History from Rice University in 2016. John - welcome to the program - tell us a little about Saving Hallowed Ground’s Memorial Tree program.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/100-cities-100-memorials-home.htmlJohn Marks interviewLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/100-cities-100-memorials-blog.htmlCindy Rullman interview Brooks USA Last week on the Buzz, Katherine Akey highlighted an article on the Huffington Post about the noble sacrifice of our nation’s horse and mules during the great war. With us today is Brooke USA’s Special Events and Outreach Manager, Cindy Rullman. Hi Cindy, ------ Cindy tell us more about our equine Heroes.Cindy interview.Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58cfeba7e4b07112b6472fddhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2017-100-years-on-usa-s-million-war-horses-honored.html

Spotlight in the Media

PBS The great war datesToday on our spotlight in the media, we just want to take a moment to remind you that the PBS American Experience documentary, “The Great War” will broadcast nationwide on April 10th. If you can’t wait until then, stop by the American Experience website where they have three trailers posted. Link: http://www.pbs.org/video/2365889106/

Posts and Articles

Four new WW1 exhibits open April 6th at Smithsonian museumsFour new exhibits on World War I open April 6th at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, on April 6th. These exhibits are a collaboration between the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History. The new exhibits will look at Women in Uniform, Gen. John J. Pershing and World War I, Modern Medicine and the Great War, and Artistic Expression in the Great War.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2084-four-new-exhibits-on-world-war-i-open-on-april-6th-at-smithsonian-museums.htmlPatrouille de France soars over the Statue of LibertyThe PAF is on the way to our centenary celebration in Kansas City on April 6. They arrived stateside over the weekend and they greeted the nation with a flyover of the statue of liberty. The flyover, and the PAF’s North American tour, serve as a specific thank you from France for America’s early aviators, who came to France’s help during the World War I. We at the commission gladly accept this gesture and we can’t wait to see them perform next week!Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news.htmlWWrite BlogThis week on the the WWrite blog, Fulbright Scholar and WWI Poetry Expert, Connie Ruzich, Presents Lt. John Hunter Wickersham. Connie is a University Professor of English at Robert Morris University. She has a background researching the use of poetry in British centenary commemorations of the First World War. Her post this week focuses on Lt. John Hunter Wickersham who was both a poet and a Congressional Medal of Honor hero. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2094-lt-john-hunter-wickersham.html

The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts

Moving on, let’s see what was going in the world of social media this week. We have Katherine Akey with us again, Katherine, what’s going on our social media conversation wall?https://overthere1.blogspot.com/2017/03/first-richmond-boy-killed-in-world-war.htmlhttp://www.ktvq.com/story/34996805/women-veterans-of-wwiso-many-stories-yet-to-tellhttp://listen.sdpb.org/post/lakota-wwi-code-talkers-receive-congressional-gold-medal

wrapup

Thank you to: Mike Shuster from the Great War Project, Commissioner Monique Seefried, from the WW1 Centennial Commission,Theresa Sims - Strategic Relations from the WW1 Centennial CommissionJohn Marks from the Saving Hallowed Ground Memorial Tree projectCindy Rullman, Brooke USA’s Special Events and Outreach ManagerKatherine Akey from our Social Media teamAnd Justin Mickens our line producer for the show.I’m Theo Mayer

Thank you all for you time, wisdom and efforts in bringing all this information to everyone.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html

Highlights

1. Wilson Cabinet votes to enter war

2. Commission Press Conference on April 6 Event in KC

3. VFW presents $100,000 donation to WW1CC for event

4. WW1CC.org/April6 website launches

5. National Archive launches App that provides access to unseen WWI treasure

6. 100C/100M project spotlight on LA’s Victory Memorial Grove Project

7. WWrite blog - Military veteran author and director of the Center for Women Veterans at VA, Kayla Williams contributes article

8. Much more...

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WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast

World War One Centennial News: March 22, 2017

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

Wilson’s Cabinet Unanimously Backs WarHeadline: Wilson’s Cabinet Unanimously Backs WarThe sinking of three American ships, one of which was without warning and the deaths of American citizens on the high seas, had boxed Wilson into a corner. The Germans showed no signs that they were willing to back down despite repeated warnings, even if this meant a confrontation with US Navy. On March 20, Wilson met with his Cabinet and they reluctantly decided that military solution would be needed.  Wilson called for an extraordinary session of Congress to convene on April 2, to hear “a communication concerning grave matters of national policy.”  Wilson had decided to take the United States to war.Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/158629628013/wilsons-cabinet-unanimously-backs-warFrench Government ResignsOn the other side of the pond - things in France are really beginning to fall apart. Prime Minister, Aristide Briand - is just barely clinging onto power. The recently appointed commander-in-chief, Robert Nivelle, does not carry much authority in the government and on top of that to that he is subordinate, to General Lyautey, the Minister for War. It was a house of cards and the good General resigns one hundred years ago this week, Then… a few days later the prime minister resigns… Their departure starts a spiral that just continues to weaken the French government. Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/158520105163/french-government-resigns

The Great War Project

So let’s continue our journey through the turmoil with Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog - Mike - I saw your post - Russian is in revolution, the French government is falling apart and the americans have had it with the German ship attacks. Tell us about your post! Headlines read: Turmoil Among the AlliesWho Will Fight the War Now?www.greatwarproject.org/

The Great War in the Sky

Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the war in the skies over France.100 years ago this week in the great war in the sky, we meet Sgt. James McConnel. After attending the University of Virginia as an undergrad plus one year in law school,  he went back home to Carthage North Carolina to join his family... Then in 1915 he joined the ambulance corps in France, but soon applied for aviation training. By fall 1915 six Americans were serving as full fledged pilots for the French. It was during this period that McConnel suffered a back injury. I have read two accounts - one says from a bad landing the other says he fell off of something - we'll stick stick a bad landing - but that is not the interesting part... it was during his convalescence, that he decided to pen a book called "Flying for the French" - a personal memoir of combat - in the early days of the war in the sky.It was on March 19, 1917 McConnell was flying in the area of the Somme when two German planes came up on him and shot him down costing him his life. He was the last American pilot of the Lafayette Escadrille to die under French colors before America entered the war in April,1917. Both the plane and his body were recovered by the French, and he was buried at the site near the village of Jussy, ... and later at his father's request, he was reinterred at the Lafayette Escadrille memorial near Paris. Among his remembrances, the alumni of Virginia and some friend commission a distinctive statue called the Aviator by sculptor ( gutem Borglam ) Gutzon Borgium  - It now adorns the grounds at the University of Virginia... And it just so happens that one of our friends from Virginia - Dr. Lynn Rainville - who holds the awesome tile of being a Digital Humanist, Historian, & Anthropologist - sent us a note that UVA just hosted a ceremony in honor of McConnel - Her associate Stephen miller sent us great photos . it's a striking statue -  and it honors an aviator who died in France one hundred years ago this week.We invite you to learn more about the war in the sky from RG heads wonderful timeline that you'll find at ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

On to YouTube - Our friends from Germany’s Mediakraft Networks produce - - - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a european perspective. Host Indy Nidell takes you back week by week and shows you what was going on in the past. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week on the Great War Channel the new episodes include:

The Backbone of Total War - Trains in WW1

British Weapons of World War 1

Crucified Soldier - RMS Olympic - Somme Cavalry

The Tsar Abdicates - Baghdad Falls

Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Commission News

Yesterday March 21, we held a Press Conference announcing:In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace:Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IHosted by the U.S. World War I Centennial CommissionAnd on April 6, 2017, it is being held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MOThere is a special edition of WW1 Centennial news of the press conference and the video is posted at ww1cc.org/cnWe also launched the Sacrifice For Freedom and Peace website.You’ll find it at ww1cc.org/april6 - all lower case.The site is full of information and resources for the event in KC… The home page has a great overview of the event - Let me show you the siteFirst of all - if you’d like to attend, you can reserve tickets from the side menu under “Attend the Ceremony”Another useful feature is the Events Around The Country menu. Here you will find a few days in april pulled out of our US WW1 Centennial national events register. There is a lot going on around the country - If your event is not listed - go to ww1cc.org/events and click the big red button to submit your event to the register.More on the site next week.Link: www.ww1cc.org/april6In related news - A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO THE VFWIn a press release the headline reads:KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 21, 2017) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. proudly presented a $100,000 donation today to the World War I Centennial Commission in support of the upcoming “Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I” event on April 6. The donation represents the VFW’s long-standing dedication to ensuring the service and sacrifice of America’s service men and women are never forgotten.The presentation was led by Debra Anderson, VFW quartermaster general and commissioner with the World War I Centennial Commission. This also served to reinforce the collective support the VFW has pledged for the World War I Centennial Commemoration.There will me more posts on this on our website - but we want to say thank you again… both to the VFW and to the Pritzker Military Museum and Library our founding sponsor. Without these great institutions generosity, we would not be able to do the things we do…

Updates from the States

MichiganThis week, the Michigan state commission has released their monthly  WW1 Centennial News Report for February. These short videos cover a new section of Michigan’s impact in the war. This month stop by and see what they have to say about the 32nd Division which was made up of Michigan and Wisconsin National GuardsmenTheir website is at ww1cc.org/michigan all lower case.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/centennial-news-reports-video.htmlAlabamaAlabama Senate has approved two resolutions for their local centennial commission. The first, marks the beginning of the American Centennial period and honored Alabama’s response to wartime. The second, honored the service of Honorary Chairman Nimrod Frazer to the state through the creation of the Croix Rouge Farm memorial, his book “Send the Alabamians”, and two additional WWI monuments to be installed in Montgomery this year. Congratulations to Mr. Frazer and Alabama Commission. Their website is at ww1cc.org/alabama all lower case of course!Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/alabama-wwi-blog.html

International Report

Turkey marks 102nd anniversary of Gallipoli victoryIn Turkey the headlines read: Turkey marks 102nd anniversary of Gallipoli victory. Over the weekend, the Turkish people celebrated Çanakkale Victory Day. This year marked the 102 year anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli, a military campaign which eventually turned the tide in favor of the Ottoman Empire fighting against the Allied Powers during the First World War. The victory gave Turkey a massive morale boost which enabled it to wage a war of independence and eventually, in 1923, form a republic.Link: http://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-marks-102nd-anniversary-of-gallipoli-victory-2630252

100 Cities / 100  Memorials

Last week Bill Betten, the Co director of the California World War One Centennial Taskforce  was on WW1 Centennial News. This week, one of his cohorts - Courland Jindra is here to tell us about the Los Angeles Victory Memorial Grove Project. Hey jindra - how are you? Jindra - interestingly enough - Jindra - you took me up to Memorial grove and I brought my drone with me..  Well look at some of that footage while you tell us a little about the project and where it stands today.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/100-cities-100-memorials-blog/110-save-victory-memorial-grove-a-los-angeles-memorial-restoration-project-submitted-to-100-cities-100-memorials.html Now for some articles and posts

Articles & Posts

Interview with Lou LetoThis week we posted  an interview with Lou Leto, of DC's National Cryptologic Museum. Cryptology was a huge part of the World War I effort, yet the story is one that is not widely known. In this interview Lou talks about the activities that the National Cryptologic Museum are planning for the World War I Centennial. These activities include some interesting new exhibits, and fascinating public programs. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2041-four-questions-for-lou-leto.html48 Fallen 48 Found ProjectNext we have an article titled - 48 fallen - 48 found object.Kansas State University Alumni Jed Dunham,  honors the 48 students from Kansas State who had died in the First World War. This story is unique, and he gave us a rundown on his project, in his own words. Stop by the commission’s site to read more. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2042-48-fallen-48-found.htmlFrench Embassy to host series of World War I-themed events in NYCNext the title reads: French Embassy to host series of World War I-themed events in NYCOne hundred years after the United States enters WW1, the French Embassy seeks to shed light on this momentous occasion through a series of exhibitions, talks, concerts, and screenings beginning in New York City and continuing across the US throughout 2017. The full list of events is now available on our site. These will be wonderful and poignant events - we hope you can attend one or many. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2043-french-embassy-to-host-a-series-of-world-war-i-themed-events-in-nyc.htmlWWrite BlogThis week's WWrite Blog features acclaimed veteran writer Kayla Williams as she presents Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first enlisted woman in the U.S. Military. Williams is the director of the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and author of the acclaimed memoir, "Love My Rifle More Than You." In her post, Williams discusses the pathbreaking military career of Loretta Perfectus Walsh in WWI. She was the first woman to officially enlist, as a woman, earning equal pay and benefits. This is another unique story from the war and it should not be missed.Also this week, in the Writerly News with focus on Navy yeoman Jerri Bell, the Women Veterans Writing Workshop of Tampa Bay, and a list of Women's History Month reading suggestionsLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2034-loretta-walsh.html

Education - Teaching & Learning

Markus Most on NARA Remembering WW1 AppI have been tracking this project for almost 2 years - and now it is here - it’s a WW1 educational app called “Remembering WW1” and it is brought to you by US National Archive. Here to tell us more about it is Markus Most from NARA - also known as the National Archive - Markus - walk us through this delightful - AND FREE app!! Welcome to the show MarkusLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news.html

The Buzz - Social Media Posts

Welcome to the BUZZ section - our social media posts with Katherine Akey - Hi Katherine -------- -  what’s hot on our social media conversation wall?http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58cfeba7e4b07112b6472fddhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4330766/Life-French-soldier-WWI-revealed-stark-images.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/photos/a.290566277785344.1073741829.185589304949709/743965032445464/?type=3&theaterThanks Katherine.

Great! That’s it for today. Thank you to Mike Shuster from the Great War Project, Courtland Jindra from the California Task Force, Markus Most from the National Archive Katherine Akey from our Social Media teamAnd Justin Mickens  our line producer for the showThank you all for you time, wisdom and efforts in bringing all this information to everyone.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our  eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

WW1 Centennial News Video Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ww1-centennial-news/id1209764611?mt=2  

Weekly Dispatch Newsletterhttp://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html

Highlights

1. Wilson Cabinet votes to enter war

2. Commission Press Conference on April 6 Event in KC

3. VFW presents $100,000 donation to WW1CC for event

4. WW1CC.org/April6 website launches

5. National Archive launches App that provides access to unseen WWI treasure

6. 100C/100M project spotlight on LA’s Victory Memorial Grove Project

7. WWrite blog - Military veteran author and director of the Center for Women Veterans at VA, Kayla Williams contributes article

8. Much more...

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WW1 Centennial News - Weekly Podcast

World War One Centennial News: March 22, 2017

World War One THEN

100 Year Ago This Week

Wilson’s Cabinet Unanimously Backs WarHeadline: Wilson’s Cabinet Unanimously Backs WarThe sinking of three American ships, one of which was without warning and the deaths of American citizens on the high seas, had boxed Wilson into a corner. The Germans showed no signs that they were willing to back down despite repeated warnings, even if this meant a confrontation with US Navy. On March 20, Wilson met with his Cabinet and they reluctantly decided that military solution would be needed.  Wilson called for an extraordinary session of Congress to convene on April 2, to hear “a communication concerning grave matters of national policy.”  Wilson had decided to take the United States to war.Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/158629628013/wilsons-cabinet-unanimously-backs-warFrench Government ResignsOn the other side of the pond - things in France are really beginning to fall apart. Prime Minister, Aristide Briand - is just barely clinging onto power. The recently appointed commander-in-chief, Robert Nivelle, does not carry much authority in the government and on top of that to that he is subordinate, to General Lyautey, the Minister for War. It was a house of cards and the good General resigns one hundred years ago this week, Then… a few days later the prime minister resigns… Their departure starts a spiral that just continues to weaken the French government. Link: http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/158520105163/french-government-resigns

The Great War Project

So let’s continue our journey through the turmoil with Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog - Mike - I saw your post - Russian is in revolution, the French government is falling apart and the americans have had it with the German ship attacks. Tell us about your post! Headlines read: Turmoil Among the AlliesWho Will Fight the War Now?www.greatwarproject.org/

The Great War in the Sky

Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the war in the skies over France.100 years ago this week in the great war in the sky, we meet Sgt. James McConnel. After attending the University of Virginia as an undergrad plus one year in law school,  he went back home to Carthage North Carolina to join his family... Then in 1915 he joined the ambulance corps in France, but soon applied for aviation training. By fall 1915 six Americans were serving as full fledged pilots for the French. It was during this period that McConnel suffered a back injury. I have read two accounts - one says from a bad landing the other says he fell off of something - we'll stick stick a bad landing - but that is not the interesting part... it was during his convalescence, that he decided to pen a book called "Flying for the French" - a personal memoir of combat - in the early days of the war in the sky.It was on March 19, 1917 McConnell was flying in the area of the Somme when two German planes came up on him and shot him down costing him his life. He was the last American pilot of the Lafayette Escadrille to die under French colors before America entered the war in April,1917. Both the plane and his body were recovered by the French, and he was buried at the site near the village of Jussy, ... and later at his father's request, he was reinterred at the Lafayette Escadrille memorial near Paris. Among his remembrances, the alumni of Virginia and some friend commission a distinctive statue called the Aviator by sculptor ( gutem Borglam ) Gutzon Borgium  - It now adorns the grounds at the University of Virginia... And it just so happens that one of our friends from Virginia - Dr. Lynn Rainville - who holds the awesome tile of being a Digital Humanist, Historian, & Anthropologist - sent us a note that UVA just hosted a ceremony in honor of McConnel - Her associate Stephen miller sent us great photos . it's a striking statue -  and it honors an aviator who died in France one hundred years ago this week.We invite you to learn more about the war in the sky from RG heads wonderful timeline that you'll find at ww1cc.org/warinthesky

The Great War Channel

On to YouTube - Our friends from Germany’s Mediakraft Networks produce - - - The Great War channel on YouTube. The channel shows you the history of the First World War, exactly 100 years ago - from a european perspective. Host Indy Nidell takes you back week by week and shows you what was going on in the past. We encourage our listeners to check it out.This week on the Great War Channel the new episodes include:

The Backbone of Total War - Trains in WW1

British Weapons of World War 1

Crucified Soldier - RMS Olympic - Somme Cavalry

The Tsar Abdicates - Baghdad Falls

Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar

World War One NOW

Commission News

Yesterday March 21, we held a Press Conference announcing:In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace:Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War IHosted by the U.S. World War I Centennial CommissionAnd on April 6, 2017, it is being held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MOThere is a special edition of WW1 Centennial news of the press conference and the video is posted at ww1cc.org/cnWe also launched the Sacrifice For Freedom and Peace website.You’ll find it at ww1cc.org/april6 - all lower case.The site is full of information and resources for the event in KC… The home page has a great overview of the event - Let me show you the siteFirst of all - if you’d like to attend, you can reserve tickets from the side menu under “Attend the Ceremony”Another useful feature is the Events Around The Country menu. Here you will find a few days in april pulled out of our US WW1 Centennial national events register. There is a lot going on around the country - If your event is not listed - go to ww1cc.org/events and click the big red button to submit your event to the register.More on the site next week.Link: www.ww1cc.org/april6In related news - A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO THE VFWIn a press release the headline reads:KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 21, 2017) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. proudly presented a $100,000 donation today to the World War I Centennial Commission in support of the upcoming “Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I” event on April 6. The donation represents the VFW’s long-standing dedication to ensuring the service and sacrifice of America’s service men and women are never forgotten.The presentation was led by Debra Anderson, VFW quartermaster general and commissioner with the World War I Centennial Commission. This also served to reinforce the collective support the VFW has pledged for the World War I Centennial Commemoration.There will me more posts on this on our website - but we want to say thank you again… both to the VFW and to the Pritzker Military Museum and Library our founding sponsor. Without these great institutions generosity, we would not be able to do the things we do…

Updates from the States

MichiganThis week, the Michigan state commission has released their monthly  WW1 Centennial News Report for February. These short videos cover a new section of Michigan’s impact in the war. This month stop by and see what they have to say about the 32nd Division which was made up of Michigan and Wisconsin National GuardsmenTheir website is at ww1cc.org/michigan all lower case.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/centennial-news-reports-video.htmlAlabamaAlabama Senate has approved two resolutions for their local centennial commission. The first, marks the beginning of the American Centennial period and honored Alabama’s response to wartime. The second, honored the service of Honorary Chairman Nimrod Frazer to the state through the creation of the Croix Rouge Farm memorial, his book “Send the Alabamians”, and two additional WWI monuments to be installed in Montgomery this year. Congratulations to Mr. Frazer and Alabama Commission. Their website is at ww1cc.org/alabama all lower case of course!Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/alabama-wwi-blog.html

International Report

Turkey marks 102nd anniversary of Gallipoli victoryIn Turkey the headlines read: Turkey marks 102nd anniversary of Gallipoli victory. Over the weekend, the Turkish people celebrated Çanakkale Victory Day. This year marked the 102 year anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli, a military campaign which eventually turned the tide in favor of the Ottoman Empire fighting against the Allied Powers during the First World War. The victory gave Turkey a massive morale boost which enabled it to wage a war of independence and eventually, in 1923, form a republic.Link: http://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-marks-102nd-anniversary-of-gallipoli-victory-2630252

100 Cities / 100  Memorials

Last week Bill Betten, the Co director of the California World War One Centennial Taskforce  was on WW1 Centennial News. This week, one of his cohorts - Courland Jindra is here to tell us about the Los Angeles Victory Memorial Grove Project. Hey jindra - how are you? Jindra - interestingly enough - Jindra - you took me up to Memorial grove and I brought my drone with me..  Well look at some of that footage while you tell us a little about the project and where it stands today.Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/100-cities-100-memorials-blog/110-save-victory-memorial-grove-a-los-angeles-memorial-restoration-project-submitted-to-100-cities-100-memorials.html Now for some articles and posts

Articles & Posts

Interview with Lou LetoThis week we posted  an interview with Lou Leto, of DC's National Cryptologic Museum. Cryptology was a huge part of the World War I effort, yet the story is one that is not widely known. In this interview Lou talks about the activities that the National Cryptologic Museum are planning for the World War I Centennial. These activities include some interesting new exhibits, and fascinating public programs. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2041-four-questions-for-lou-leto.html48 Fallen 48 Found ProjectNext we have an article titled - 48 fallen - 48 found object.Kansas State University Alumni Jed Dunham,  honors the 48 students from Kansas State who had died in the First World War. This story is unique, and he gave us a rundown on his project, in his own words. Stop by the commission’s site to read more. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2042-48-fallen-48-found.htmlFrench Embassy to host series of World War I-themed events in NYCNext the title reads: French Embassy to host series of World War I-themed events in NYCOne hundred years after the United States enters WW1, the French Embassy seeks to shed light on this momentous occasion through a series of exhibitions, talks, concerts, and screenings beginning in New York City and continuing across the US throughout 2017. The full list of events is now available on our site. These will be wonderful and poignant events - we hope you can attend one or many. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2043-french-embassy-to-host-a-series-of-world-war-i-themed-events-in-nyc.htmlWWrite BlogThis week's WWrite Blog features acclaimed veteran writer Kayla Williams as she presents Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first enlisted woman in the U.S. Military. Williams is the director of the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and author of the acclaimed memoir, "Love My Rifle More Than You." In her post, Williams discusses the pathbreaking military career of Loretta Perfectus Walsh in WWI. She was the first woman to officially enlist, as a woman, earning equal pay and benefits. This is another unique story from the war and it should not be missed.Also this week, in the Writerly News with focus on Navy yeoman Jerri Bell, the Women Veterans Writing Workshop of Tampa Bay, and a list of Women's History Month reading suggestionsLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/2034-loretta-walsh.html

Education - Teaching & Learning

Markus Most on NARA Remembering WW1 AppI have been tracking this project for almost 2 years - and now it is here - it’s a WW1 educational app called “Remembering WW1” and it is brought to you by US National Archive. Here to tell us more about it is Markus Most from NARA - also known as the National Archive - Markus - walk us through this delightful - AND FREE app!! Welcome to the show MarkusLink: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news.html

The Buzz - Social Media Posts

Welcome to the BUZZ section - our social media posts with Katherine Akey - Hi Katherine -------- -  what’s hot on our social media conversation wall?http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58cfeba7e4b07112b6472fddhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4330766/Life-French-soldier-WWI-revealed-stark-images.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/photos/a.290566277785344.1073741829.185589304949709/743965032445464/?type=3&theaterThanks Katherine.

Great! That’s it for today. Thank you to Mike Shuster from the Great War Project, Courtland Jindra from the California Task Force, Markus Most from the National Archive Katherine Akey from our Social Media teamAnd Justin Mickens  our line producer for the showThank you all for you time, wisdom and efforts in bringing all this information to everyone.WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the US WW1 Centennial Commission and the commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. The videos can be found at ww1cc.org/cn. Don’t forget to sign up for our  eNewsletter the Weekly DISPATCH.Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. and….Don’t forget to commemorate!So long.

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