National World War One Museum Chapter

News - Events - Special Projects

WFA-USA Chapter for:
Kansas - Missouri - Nebraska - Iowa - Arkansas - Colorado
North Dakota - South Dakota

Our Mission

The mission of the Western Front Association is to educate its members and the public about the impact of the First World War on the political, social, and military history of twentieth-century Europe and America. The National World War One Museum Chapter exists as a venue for those persons who are interested in learning more (1) about the historical background and the causes of the First World War, (2) about the collections and archives housed at the National World War One Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and (3) about the legacy of the Great War on political decision-making and social institutions as well as the fine arts and popular culture. The aims of the Association and this Chapter are to expand and deepen the understanding of the members and the general public of the 1914-1918 period and to honor the experiences and courage of those who served their countries during the Great War.

The National World War I Museum:

The Liberty Memorial Museum has been designated the National World War One Museum by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the 2004 Defense Authorization bill. The federal designation confirms the long-held acknowledgement that the Liberty Memorial Museum is the only public museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the history of World War One. Photos of the original dedication and opening of the Liberty Memorial are shown on the left.

Contact Information:

We are organized in conjunction with the National WWI Museum, Liberty Memorial , Pershing Road and Main Streets, Kansas City, Missouri. We conduct our own programs and support those of the the Museum. Click HERE to learn more about the National World War I Museum and their events.

Chapter Chairman George Thompson

Email: thompson@everestkc.net

The National World War I Museum Chapter Programs:

Public Programs for 2008
WFA regional chapter and the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial sponsors the following activities, which are made available to members and the general public without charge:

The following chapter activities are made available to members and the general public:

Lectures
Discussion Groups
Workshops
Events of Remembrance
Publications
Tours

2008 Program

The Great Battles of the Great War: 1916 - the Year of Battles

March 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Stan Parsons will lecture on the
Battle of Verdun
April 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. George Thompson will lecture on the
Battle of the Somme
May 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Ian Kennedy will lecture on the
Battle of Jutland

Two Personalities Who Played Major Roles In These Battles Helped
Dedicate the Liberty Memorial (Photo Above)
Admiral David Beatty Commanded the Grand Fleet's Battle Cruisers at Jutland, and
Marshal Ferdinand Foch Commanded French Forces at the Somme

The March 22 and April 19, 2008 lectures will be held at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial's class room and the May 10 lecture will be held in their auditorium.

Monthly Meetings

May 29, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. National World War I Museum Curator and WFA Member Doran Cart on the
Museum's Renault FT-17 Tank
June 24, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. Jonathan Casey, WFA member and the Museum Archivist at the National World War I Museum on
Posters, Postcards:
Messages By Way of Mass Communications

These monthly meetings will be held in the Museum's auditorium.