National WWI Museum and Memorial

We are delighted that Dr. Christopher Warren, VP of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator, was recently named on Kansas City Magazine's list of "10 Kansas City Power Players You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)!" Read the article: https://bit.ly/3CKG8Nz

Join us in Boston at the 104th NCSS Annual Conference! #NCSS2024 The National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference is an opportunity for social studies educators to gain new pedagogical approaches, insights from leaders in their fields, classroom resources, professional connections and more. Come chat with us in booth 911 on Nov. 22-24!

How does the legacy of World War I – the defining conflict of the 20th century – inform our perspective on “just” war today? When President Woodrow Wilson led the United States into WWI to “make the world safe for democracy,” it marked an end of American isolationism and initiated an era of global democratization. Despite the efforts of multinational coalitions like the Triple Entente and League of Nations, crises have persisted throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, revealing the strategic and ethical complexities that define modern conflict and its impact on our global society. Join us Nov. 15-16 for a Digital Summit to explore the subject of war and morality. Registration open now: https://lnkd.in/g2nq5xZ5 Historians and military professionals will delve into varied perspectives on questions such as: ?? What is a “just” war? ?? What are the ethics of war (e.g. The Hague, Geneva Conventions)? ??Who is the most reliable judge of a war’s morality? ?? Is it important to judge the morality of World War I? ?? What standards has WWI set for contemporary war ethics? ?? How have international norms changed? Is war a driver of international laws on armed conflict? ?? What justifies a pre-emptive strike? What are the moral and ethical implications? ??? How does a lack of “rules of engagement” contribute to war crimes and reinforce opposition/resistance? ?? How do effective “rules of engagement” contribute to success at both a tactical and strategic level? ?? Are “rules of engagement” more than just moral tools in operations? Does the conflicts scope affect their value? ?? Can a nation achieve victory through strategic bombardment alone? ???What role do rules of engagement (ROE) play in mission success and how can their absence reinforce opposition? ?? Should military education and strategy focus on winning war or preventing them? This event is a partnership between the National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Western Front Association, Modern War Institute at West Point, International Society for First World War Studies, WORLD WAR ONE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION and the International Relations Council.

The next phase of the Gallery Refresh project is now open to the public! See the updates to create a richer, more immersive experience on your next visit to the Museum and Memorial. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEnFv8UP

Today and every day, we honor those who served and are serving in defense of liberty and our country. #VeteransDay ?? RADM Larry Watkins and servicemembers from the U.S.S. Kansas City. #navyweek

September is National Save Your Photos Month! ?? ??? ?? How do we save photos taken a hundred years ago? Our Curatorial staff put together some pro tips on archival best practices that you can use at home! 1?? Use clean hands. #TheGlovesAreOff 2?? Store photos in acid-free boxes away from temperature/humidity fluctuations. 3?? Do not force curled photos flat. 4?? Use a non-mechanical pencil to record names/dates and other info. 5?? DON'T use: tape, binder clips/rubber bands or lamination. 6?? Organize digital files and periodically check on them. ?Bonus tip: Print a high-resolution scan of your photo to put on display and keep the original safely tucked away. Also makes for a great gift for loved ones! #museumpractices #archives #historicpreservation #acidfree #paperconservation #conservation #curator #bestpractices

This week, we were honored to convene World War I thought leaders from over 20 institutions and nine countries. We look forward to continued partnership between our organizations as we work to highlight the enduring impact of the Great War. Thank you to our friends at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres who hosted this important meeting.

Blood was stored for future transfusions for the first time in World War I. In recognition of this life-saving achievement, the Museum and Memorial was pleased to partner with the American Red Cross Missouri and Arkansas Region and KCTV/KSMO/tv for this donation event!

Joining us on this bonus episode of The Vision Mission are two special guests from the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Haley Sheriff and Brooke Leisinger-Smith. Also featuring CCVI Director of Vision Services, Alex Olson, these three ladies dive deep into the world of accessibility and how WWI and CCVI came together to enhance and elevate the experience of the WWI Museum & Memorial with new services specifically catered towards the blind and visually impaired community. ??Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gmdBft3M Tune in for this episode to learn more about the process, what new services you can now find at the WWI Museum, and the importance accessibility has not just in the world but right here in our community! #nationalww1museum #PartnershipSuccess #ccvi #accessibilitymatters

??? More exciting upgrades to the Main Gallery are coming in Fall 2024! These upgrades are part of the most expansive changes to the Main Gallery since opening in 2006, telling new and interesting narratives from WWI and creating a richer and more immersive visitor experience. Read more about the upcoming projects: https://bit.ly/3yV0xhl The Museum and Memorial will remain open during all phases of construction and anticipate that the guest impact will be minimal. Image: Hospital scene rendering.