Media Resources
These resources will be updated with new materials from the press conference around 5pm EST on the day of the press conference
Background Video on the design competition from May 2015
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May 2015 - Washington DC
Edwin Fountain - Vice Chair of the US World War One Centennial Commission introduced the US National Memorial at Pershing Park Design Competition. The competition had over 350 entries from around the world. 5 Finalists were announced in early September and the final design team and concept are about to be unveiled at a press conference scheduled for 2pm Tuesday January 26, 2015 at the National Press Club in Washington DC
Five Finalist Designs with downloadable resources
National Archive Footage on YouTube for WW1
(note: includes both WW1 and WW2 footage)
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Quotes
Edwin Fountain, Vice Chiar, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission & lead on the World War I Memorial project
“We were thrilled by the work quality and creativity from all the participants in this competition. This selected design concept reflects a high level of professional achievement”.
Robert Dalessandro, Chair, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission
“Those five million Americans who served in uniform during World War I literally changed the world. This new landmark in our nation's capital will be a worthy expression of their great legacy”.
Sandra Pershing, grand-daughter-in-law of General John Pershing
"Today is an important day for me and my family, and it is an important day for our country as we work together to honor the almost five million Americans who served during the Great War."