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A bill to establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of the United States in World War I.

Introduced: February 1, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 1, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S423-424)
Feb 1, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop commemoration recommendations for Congress and the President.

Designates: (1) the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial; and (2) the District of Columbia War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial (Memorial).

Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work at the Memorial Site.

What's happening now February 1, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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