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Grapevine Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of America’s Entry in World War I with Exhibit Highlighting the Local Perspective
Great War & Grapevine – A Centennial Look at World War I Through the Eyes of Home,"a two-case exhibit in the Lobby of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau building at 636 S. Main St., offers a local perspective on...
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World War I Commemoration
Museum of International Cultures special event (Duncanville). Events will include a children’s story reading of RAGGS, A WORLD WAR 1 DOG. A World War 1 movie will be shown at 2 p.m.
Find out more »TEXAS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBIT – INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES
Texas in the First World War April 6, 2017 - March 11, 2018 One hundred years ago, the United States entered the "War to End All Wars." This idealistic hope of the "Great War" leading to lasting world peace would...
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AMERICA IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Frontiers of Flight Museum exhibit opening (Dallas). The exhibit will feature numerous original artifacts as well as large-scale models of significant aircraft, both with and without their fabric covering. The exhibit will also display reproductions of dress uniforms from three...
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Poppies & Progress: WWI & Beyond 1917-1923
The war to end all wars sent shock-waves through the country causing lasting societal upheavals, many of which are reflected in Williamson County. Experience the stories of local war heroes, suffragettes, and crusaders for justice in this exhibit that explores...
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Texas and Collin County WWI Centennial Commemoration
The museum exhibit will provide an overview of World War I, with special focus on different aspects and outcomes encountered by the United States during their involvement in the Great War. Visitors will be provided an iPad with apps preloaded...
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8:00 am
University of North Texas Libraries – Writings form WWI in America – On Display
The University of North Texas Libraries Special Collections hosted a discussion event, Writings from World War I in America, to commemorate the U.S. WWI Centennial, at UNT’s Willis Library on April 6, 2017. The discussion was facilitated by Dr. Geoffrey...
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Commemoration Ceremony – TX War Memorial Monument, Fredericksburg, TX
TX WWI Centennial Commemoration WWI Commemoration Ceremony April 6, 2017 Fredericksburg, TX War Memorial Monument 101 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX Sponsored by the Veterans Council of Gillespie County. Takes place at 8:00am
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Patriot Guard Riders Honor 100th Anniversary of U.S. Entering WWI
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery and the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders. Patriot Riders motorcyclist will form up at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery Assembly Area at 11am. Contact Larry Williams, Cemetery Director for more information at 214-467-3374.
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World War I Commemoration Wreath Laying
The WORLD WAR I Monument Memorial Site will be dedicated at the Historic Anderson Park in Anderson, by the Robert Raines Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Memorial planned is to honor the Grimes County World War...
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10:30 am
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION AT THE STATE CAPITOL
WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD APRIL 6 The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is joining the Texas Military Forces Museum, the Texas Military Department, and the World War I Centennial Commemoration Association at the Texas State Capitol Thursday,...
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7:00 pm
Exhibit Opening and World War One Oral Histories from the Texas State Archives
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission marks the 100th Anniversary of the “Great War,” with its latest exhibit: “Texans Take to the Trenches.” The collection of photographs, documents, and dispatches commemorate the Texans who responded to Uncle Sam’s “I...
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10:00 am
FALLEN TEXAS A&M GRADUATES FLAG RETURN CEREMONY
Over 2,200 Texas A&M University students answered the call to serve in World War 1, more than any other American college. To commemorate their service and honor the 55 fallen soldiers who did not return home, a flag was created....
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