WWI Webinar Series Brought to you by the Doughboy Foundation

April 10, 2020 , 1p Eastern •  “FInding Your WWI Ancestors”

“Finding Your WWI Ancestors”
Genealogy Research Tips & Tricks

Please join us for “FINDING YOUR WWI ANCESTORS” an introduction to WWI genealogy research with author Debra Dudek on Friday, April 10 at 1pm Eastern.

Though these are difficult times, with literally 1 in 4 Americans sheltering in place, it is also an opportunity to get to some of “those” projects you have been too busy to get around to.

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Meet and Learn From the Author

Each participant will receive a free copy of the 100-page “WWI Genealogy Research Guide”, in digital form, featuring hundreds of references and live links to other resources for your research.

Here is your chance to get the tools, resources and know-how to get started. You’ll receive amazing advice, tips and tricks from Debra Dudek who is expert on finding WWI family heritage. You’ll not only enjoy the hour with the very energetic and dynamic Ms. Dudek, but with what you take away, you can create a project that reaches across family units, geography and generations.

Free 100-page Research Guide
You’ll receive a digital copy of the World War I Genealogy Research Guide

“They Deserve to be Remembered”
narrated by Gary Sinise

We will close with a special screening of the documentary: “They Deserve to be Remembered” – which examines the war, America’s contribution to it and why those who served MUST be remembered. The 7-minute educational short is narrated by veteran advocate, actor and musician Gary Sinise.

WWI Webinar Series Brought to you by the Doughboy Foundation

April 03, 2020  •  Virtual Tour of the National WWI Memorial in Washington D.C. & Construction Update

Virtual Tour of the National WWI Memorial in Washington D.C. & Construction Update

This is a great opportunity to get an insider perspective on this important project. We are practicing all CDC Covid-19 protocols and are fortunate to be able to continue to build the Memorial in our Nation’s Capital to honor our WWI Veterans  for generations to come.

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Walkthrough with Lead Designer

You’ll meet Joe Weishaar, lead designer for the memorial whose international design competition entry was selected from 360 entries. Joe will walk you through the approved design.

Free Keepsake Design Document
You’ll receive a digital copy of an 80-page design document that tells you everything about the Memorial.

Construction Update From The Field

Meredith Carr, Deputy Director of the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission will moderate a conversation with the construction team. You’ll hear about the progress made and the challenges under the current  coronavirus crisis.

We have a live high resolution camera to take you to the site, and time lapse images to show you progress.

“A Soldier’s Journey”

Learn about the giant bronze sculpture called “A Soldier’s Journey” being created by master sculptor Sabin Howard. You’ll get the whole story through a 13 minutes documentary film about it.