The Great War | WW1 Exhibit
WW1 Gallery Exhibit
Extended through December 26
Wed-Sun, 1pm-6pm
Veterans Gallery, Room 102
Veterans Building
401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
Great War/World War 1: The American Experience historical display focuses on the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) and honors men and women from Northern California who served at home and in France. Through artifacts, photographs, period posters, poetry, and explanatory text, we explore the motivations and sacrifices that tipped the war in favor of the Allies.
Twelve themed wall panels follow the American Experience in The Great War
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- USA Declares War 6 April 1917
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- Training In USA & France
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- Food For Victory
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- The AEF In Combat
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- African Americans
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- All In The Army Now
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- Women: In Support, In Service
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- Caring For Sick & Wounded
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- Animals in the War
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- Returning Home
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- An Armistice Ends the Fighting
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- American Legion & War Memorial
Also on display in artifacts an photos: 363d Infantry Regiment—San Francisco’s Own, Aviation: Deadly Skies, Machine Guns, barbed wire, and artillery, industrialized slaughter, Propaganda, Trench Art, typical Soldiers’ Gear & Authentic Uniforms.
Exhibit Curators
Paul Cox, Dana Lombardy, Ken Maley, Nelson Lum, Janice Tong
Sponsors American Legion District Eight, American Legion War Memorial Commission, World War One Armistice Centennial Commemoration Committee, Veterans Commemoration Committee
More Information Contacts
- Ken Maley mediacons1@aol.com
- Paul Cox paulcox890@comcast.net