About World War I Memorial The World War 1 Memorial is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are several key features to see at the memorial including the Pershing Memorial, The Belvedere, A ...

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Every day since the World War I Memorial first opened back in 2021, a bugler has played “Taps” live at 5 p.m. — rain or shine.