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The history of New York State and our country is a living history. Help commemorate the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I by sharing your relatives’ stories, sending in photographs of the World War I monuments and plaques in your community, and submitting events happening in your community.
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Exhibit: "A Spirit of Sacrifice: NYS in the First World War"
Join Senior Historian and Curator Aaron Noble for a tour of the New York State Museum’s WWI Centennial exhibition.
15
2017
01
2018
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09:30 - 05:00 AM
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New York State Museum, Albany, N.Y.
"Do Your Part! World War I Poster Art" Showcase
This exhibit showcases dozens of federal government patriotic and motivational posters.
12
2017
31
2018
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10:00 - 04:00 AM
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NYS Military Museum 61 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Reflections on the Great War, 1914-1918
A conference and WWI exhibit hosted by Fort Ontario State Historic Site.
21
2018
22
2018
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10:00 - 10:00 AM
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Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center Best Western Hotel 26 East 1st St...
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Honoring Bravery and Sacrifice
Roll of Honor
View a list of New Yorkers who died while in service during World War I.
Medal of Honor Recipients
View a list of New Yorkers who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their service in World War I.
27th Division
The New York National Guard engaged in severe fighting in the Somme offensive, pushing the enemy into retreat.
Units Mobilized During WWI
42nd Division
Called “The Rainbow Division,” the 42nd was composed of troops from 26 states and the District of Columbia.
77th Division
The 77th Division comprised draftees, who were mostly from New York City. The Division trained at Camp Upton in Yaphank, on Long Island.
369th Infantry Regiment
369th: Called “the Harlem Hell Fighters,” the 369th regiment, fought with the French army in several major offensives.
Commemorating WWI
Oral Histories
Watch brave soliders talk about their experiences during WWI.
New York WWI Military Records
Receive free access thanks to the NYS Archives to Ancestry.com for WWI military service records for NYers who were enlisted or drafted in NY.
Supporters
Governor
Andrew Cuomo
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Adjutant General of New York
Major General Anthony German
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Chair, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Rose Harvey
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Director of the Division of Veterans’ Affairs
Eric J. Hesse
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