U.S. Congress - H.R.938 Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act
H.R.938 - Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act
To establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of the United States in World War I. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act as introduced.
- Official: To establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of the United States in World War I. as introduced.
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Official Summary
3/8/2011--Introduced.Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governOfficial Summary
3/8/2011--Introduced.Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to:(1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I;
(2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities;
(3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States;
(4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and
(5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Designates:
(1) the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial; and
(2) the District of Columbia War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work at the site of the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial to reflect its national character.
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War monuments
Its website says that the memorial's restoration was celebrated. There is also a bill in Congress, H.R. 938 titled Frank Buckles Memorial World War I. It was introduced Mar. 8, 2011. Subcommittee hearings were held on Jan. 24, 2012. This bill is more ...
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Steve Southerland (FL-02) and Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-08)." Frank Buckles World War I National Memorial support "I spoke on the floor of the House this week and urged my colleagues to support H.R. 938 – the Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act. This ...
Should DC War Memorial be rededicated for all World War I veterans?
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands recently heard testimony on the Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act (H.R. 938). It would rename the gazebo the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial.
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WW1 Monument « GUNNERS CORNER
But the bill has met resistance from lawmakers who want it to remain a local tribute, and H.R.938 is stalled in Congress. Michigan filmmaker David DeJonge says the film, titled “938,” is intended to challenge U.S. politicians to ...
WW1 Monument « GUNNERS CORNER
But the bill has met resistance from lawmakers who want it to remain a local tribute, and H.R.938 is stalled in Congress. Michigan filmmaker David DeJonge says the film, titled “938,” is intended to challenge U.S. politicians to ...
WW1 Monument « GUNNERS CORNER
But the bill has met resistance from lawmakers who want it to remain a local tribute, and H.R.938 is stalled in Congress. Michigan filmmaker David DeJonge says the film, titled “938,” is intended to challenge U.S. politicians to ...
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