The Doughboy Foundation:Bells of Peace 2023

Bells of Peace 2023 Dear maria, Tomorrow we are tolling the Bells of Peace around the country and at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C. Initiated in 2018 to commemorate the WWI Armistice's 100th anniversary, this ceremony at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month honors all Americans who have served and are serving their nation and the cherished peace they protect with their dedication and sacrifice. Watch the National Bells of Peace Live Stream Joins us live at the National WWI Memorial in DC online at Youtube.Com/@DoughboyFoundation Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. Libby O’Connell, Chief Historian Emeritus for the HIstory Channel and WWI Centennial Commissioner. She will speak about the "Hello Girls", and the imperative of a Congressional Gold Medal for these, the US Army's first women soldiers. This is followed by a wreath ceremony. At 11 a.m. EST a U.S. Navy ship’s bell will toll 21 times in remembrance of all of America’s veterans, and currently serving American military personnel. The ceremony will continue with a moment of silence, followed by a commemorative reading. "Echoing Taps" will then sound from multiple buglers who will play Taps from different corners of the WWI Memorial, concluding the ceremony. Live Stream National WWI Memorial location for local attendees is: Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 14th and 15th  Please arrive at site before 10:30am Also participating in the event will be representatives of the U.S. Navy’s Naval History and Heritage Command, Taps for Veterans, The Daughters of the American Revolution, The Military Order of the World Wars, The Distinguished Flying Cross Society, among others. About "The Hello Girls" we are honoring this year In 2023, the national Bells of Peace ceremony is recognizing the valuable contributions of "The Hello Girls." These 217 bilingual women served as U.S. Army Signal Corps switchboard operators in WWI. Although their services were invaluable, it took until 1977 for them to receive the veteran status and benefits they were promised. Local Bells of Peace Ceremonies Many hundreds of individuals and organizations around the country and even in Europe have signed up to Toll The Bells of Peace at 11am locally. For the first time, this year even some radio stations are holding local on-air Bells of Peace ceremonies. See hundred of local churches, cities, schools, organizations, museums, veterans cemeteries and others on our Participant Spotlight. Just keep hitting the Load more button! Link to Spotlight POST ABOUT YOUR CEREMONY ON SOCIAL USING #BellsOfPeace and we can add you to the spotlight.

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The Doughboy Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit funded by philanthropic contributions. Our mission is to keep the story of WWI in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the Armed Forces, and how WWI changed America, will never be forgotten.