The Korean War, Vietnam War and World War II have their monuments on Washington, DC's National Mall, but yet, the veterans of World War I only have one that was built to honor the citizens of Washington, DC, who fought in the War to End All Wars.
From May 16th CNN.
This past Sunday, volunteers from the American Legion met at the 1930s neglected marble temple on the National Mall. It is expected that it will soon become the national memorial to those who fought in the war.
Currently, there is national campaign led by the only surviving US World War I veteran, 109-year-old Frank Buckles. He was unable to attend, however.
The National Park Service is planning to spend $7 million in a renovation plan for it.
It's Definitely About Time. --Cooter
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