Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 19 - 2 p.m.

Lawrence Lecture Series: Modern Desert Warfare

Dr. David Murphy navigates how T.E. Lawrence, Arab leaders and many other British and French officers formed the basis of desert fighting during WWI which is still used today.
Lecture
Tuesday, Nov. 7 - 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: The Beer Hall Putsch

Dr. Scott Stephenson explores the failed 1923 “Beer Hall Putsch,” a coup attempt that severely tested Germany’s fledgling post-WWI Weimar Republic.
Film Screening and Reception
Friday, Nov. 10 - Reception 5:30 p.m., Screening 6 p.m.

Sabaton’s “The War To End All Wars – The Movie”

Rock out to a screening of Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton’s new film “The War To End All Wars – The Movie,” plus a reception and an exclusive recorded interview.
Film Screening and Conversation
Saturday, Nov. 18 - Program 2 p.m., Happy hour 5:30 p.m.

"1917": Film Screening and Conversation with Team Deakins

Join Academy Award-winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins and James Deakins for a live conversation following a screening of the acclaimed WWI film “1917.” Happy hour to follow.
Online
Digital Exhibition

Charmed Soldiers

Surrounded by industrial violence and death, servicemembers of World War I renewed faith, discovered magic and witnessed miracles in everyday and extraordinary objects.

Enter the Exhibition

Bespoke Bodies Educator's Guide

This 4-part lesson set is designed to help students learn more about prosthetic design and prosthetics in WWI, while taking students through an empathetic design process. All or some of these lessons...
Major General Kirk was appointed as the United States Army’s Surgeon General, becoming the first board certified orthopedic surgeon to hold the job. Bringing his experiences from WWI to the assignment...
Renowned orthopedic surgeon Norman T. Kirk published his medical findings and personal experiences, “Amputations.” From his experiences at General Hospital No. 3 and Walter Reed Army Hospital, Kirk’s...
1921...
Internally produced magazines from the Veterans Bureau and the War Department – like “The Come-Back and Carry On!” – gave rehabilitating servicemembers a mix of encouragement and practical tips for...
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