World War I Memorial : Remembering those who fought in the "War to End All Wars"
Fox News broadcast a piece on the need for a national World War I Memorial. Edwin L. Fountain was interviewed at the memorial, Fox was also able to interview Frank Buckles the only living WWI Veteran. The story aired today, July 3rd, at 11am and 6pm. It will continue to air throughout the holiday weekend, but those other times have not been determined yet.
“As a reminder, we have begun an on-line petition asking Congress to re-dedicate the District of Columbia War Memorial as a national memorial. [If you haven't done so, please sign and ask your family and friends to do the same. ] Thanks again for your support.”
Mr. Buckles says “I think it is necessary to remember all the veterans from all the wars."
WORLD WAR I FACTS (from the WWI Memorial Foundation)
Five million American troops served during World War I.
The U.S. was in the war in actual combat for only seven and a half months. During this time 116,000 were killed and 204,000 were wounded.
By summer of 1918, the United States was sending 10,000 new troops to France every day.
African-American combat regiments such as the Harlem Hellfighters served in French divisions.
More American soldiers died during World War I than in either the Korean or Vietnam Wars.
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