On November 11, 2018, Washington National Cathedral held an interfaith worship service to remember the sacrifices of 4.7 million Americans who served in World War I and honor the role of the U.S. Military. On that same day, a separate tribute was held at Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. to honor the soldiers who fought in World War I and provide a “first look” at the new World War I Memorial. The published story is here.

Cadets from West Point stand at attention in preparation for the ceremony.

The procession through the cathedral commences the ceremony.

Members of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, and Members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, prepare for the presentation of the centennial wreath.

Member of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, and Member of the Brigade of Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, prepare for the presentation of the centennial wreath.

Terry Hamby (left), Commissioner, World War I Centennial, and Admiral Michael G. Muller (center), USN (Ret.), present the centennial wreath.

Presenters, speakers and attendees stand during a call to prayer.

John D. Monahan, Commissioner and American Legion Representative, WWI Centennial Commission, reads a poem during the service.

The choir and orchestra join in song during the service.

A guest is illuminated by light coming through a stained-glass window while watching the service.

Peter MacGregor (left), Warrant Officer Class 2 Pipe Major, and a member of the U.S. Army Band (right) stand at attention alongside the centennial wreath.

A member of the U.S. Army Band plays Taps while standing alongside the centennial wreath.

Attendees seated in the south nave follow the ceremony’s program.

Attendees stand and acknowledge The National Anthem as the final procession passes through the cathedral.

Sabin Howard (center), the memorial sculptor, stands by as Edwin Fountain, World War I Centennial Commissioner, explains the sculpture to his daughter.

Sculptor Sabin Howard (center) and Architect Joe Weishaar (right) are welcomed during the event by Scott Thuman, Reporter, WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.

West Point Cadets listen attentively to a presentation by the memorial’s sculptor and architect.

Sculptor Sabin Howard (right) speaks about his process of developing the memorial as Scott Thuman (seated), reporter, WJLA-TV, looks on.

Katharina Hass gives a World War I historical performance during the festivities.

Uniforms from World War I American troops are on display in Pershing Park.

World War I American troop re-enactors explain the uniforms and gear and to attendees in Pershing Park.

A World War I American troop re-enactor twirls his mustache in Pershing Park.

The 369th Experience Band performed for the attendees.

During a musical performance by the 369th Experience Band, attendees, including John Monahan, Commissioner and American Legion Representative, WWI Centennial Commission, stand at attention.