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The Sosland family of Kansas City has contributed more than its share of military service to the nation.

The latest in the Museum’s Operation series, Operation: Ink is an unregrettable evening of fun, food, spirits and exploration of the evolution of tattoos in the 20th century on Thursday, Aug. 6 in the Auditorium.

Nelson Emery lives in Sims, Arkansas. His father, Master Sergeant Marion Emery (1895-1986), was born and grew up in Story, Ark. He joined the United States Army in 1912, and retired in 1945 after defending his country in two world wars.

As the commemoration of the Centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the Museum serves as a fitting place to honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day Weekend.

Celebrity chefs from some of Kansas City’s finest restaurants will compete in Operation: War Fare, a World War I-themed cooking competition, on Thursday, April 23 in the Auditorium at the National World War I Museum.

Join acclaimed chocolatiers René Bollier and Christopher Elbow and whiskey expert Ryan Maybee for an evening of chocolate and whiskey tastings as well as a brief history on the role of luxury goods during World War I at Operation: Indulgence at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Examine the origins of, reactions to and early confrontations in the First World War including the political, diplomatic, military, cultural and scientific developments prior to the war that to its...

A 2014 collaboration between the National World War I Museum and Kansas City Public Library, Great War | Great Read is a multi-faceted initiative encouraging people to engage in works about World War I through a series of community-wide book discussions and public programs and lectures featuring internationally renowned authors and historians.

National World War I Museum Archivist Jonathan Casey travels to Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Vienna, Austria, between June 23-July 3, 2014. Join us each day during this remarkable journey as Jonathan reports from these two cities at the heart of the World War I conflict as the Centennial commences.

Celebrity chefs from four of Kansas City’s finest restaurants will compete in War Fare: Chow Challenge, a World War I-themed cooking competition, on Wednesday, April 30 in the Auditorium at the National World War I Museum.

The Imperial War Museums’ Director-General Diane Lees addressed Kansas City area leaders during a presentation on Friday, Jan. 10 at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

The National World War I Museum holds a different meaning for each individual passing through our doors. According to Ronald Magee of Parkville, Mo., “History is exceedingly important and not just the war, but everything about this period.”

There is strong sense of connection to the collection at the National World War I Museum for Mr. Brett Borg, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.  

A view unlike any other in the city is what Mr. John Dillingham and his family can expect when sitting on the bench they have sponsored at the National World War I Museum.

R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. , one of the most charismatic philanthropists and leaders in the history of Kansas City passed away on Jan. 2, 2014.