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The only museum in America dedicated to sharing the stories of those who served during the Great War.
Kansas City, MO | USA
Joined March 2011
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@harryaaron
Just to be clear for some in the thread, this is not ours. This is at another venue. We appreciate the unique visual of the situation but we promise our facilities look quite different! Colin Hanks even complimented our men’s restroom once so you have to believe us.
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Watch our time lapse of the 2017 Total Solar
#Eclipse
as it passed over the Museum and downtown
#KansasCity
.
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When someone dislikes our content that branches out of their strict idea of war history and advises us to "stay in our lane."
Sir, this is a World War I museum. We have a lot to say about literally everything that happened to everyone.
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This morning our stonework was defaced. We are proud to be a polling location & condemn this attempt at voter intimidation. Our democracy is something that generations of veterans, including those in WWI, have fought to defend. We hope you’ll vote today & make your voice heard.
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We are excited to announce Chris Shaw's painting Saint Javelin, viral symbol of Ukrainian resistance, will be on temporary loan at the Museum and Memorial from Christian Borys mid-Sept. through Feb. 2023.
Learn more about religious iconography in WWI:
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5:30 this morning in
#ChiefsKingdom
, awaiting the
#ChiefsParade
from atop the hill. Most of
#KC
seems to be awake!
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Trailer released for new World War I epic film "1917" directed by
#SamMendes
, the Oscar®-winning director of Skyfall |
#WW1
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Time-lapse from the Museum of the
#ChiefsParade
crowds still gathering this morning. Sweeping views of a wonderful celebration. Reminder that the Museum is OPEN today. Food, warmth, and facilities are available to guests. |
#ChiefsKingdom
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Thank you for a great day of celebrating,
#KansasCity
. Same time, same place next year,
#ChiefsKingdom
?
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A wreath is in place at the Museum overlooking the poppy field to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formal end to WWI with the signing of The Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. |
#ParisPeace100
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Tonight, Julian Kaplan, Principal Trumpet from
@kcsymphony
, played Taps during the Liberty Memorial Tower lighting. The ephemeral art installation will be visible nightly April 25-29. Find out more:
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This is a gem of a video from the Archives that we've pulled for
#InternationalDogDay
! Can you guess what this sweet YMCA messenger dog is delivering to soldiers in the dugouts?
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We are proud to host so many fans on our North Lawn tonight!
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It’s rare to see aerial views of the Museum and Memorial under a carpet of snow! Great photograph of our grounds with the
#KansasCity
skyline by local photographer Scott Blair.❄️
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Each of the 117 large poppies filling the Reflection Pool at the Museum and Memorial represent 1,000 American lives lost in
#WW1
. |
#ArmisticePoppy
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100 years ago today, Kansas City set apart this land to forever be a place to honor its sons who sacrificed their lives on far off lands. More than 100,000 people gathered to see the Allied commanders (meeting for the first time) dedicate our future site. |
#WW1Memorial100
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Completed look at artist Ada Koch's handcrafted large, metal poppies at the entrance of the Museum. Each of the 117 poppies in the Reflection Pool represent 1,000 U.S. service men and women who lost their lives in
#WW1
. |
#ArmisticePoppy
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Light reflection over the poppy field at the Museum is beautiful at every hour as the sun moves through the skylight. The poppy field at the entrance is a quiet, reflective place to stand and is free to view at anytime. Come in to learn about its symbolism and meaning.
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A display of 1,665 white flags is on view now through Sunday in honor of Kansas Citians lost to the pandemic. 🏳
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This fantastic image in our collection is of Cpl. Vernon C. Coffey and driver Virgil McNeal in a military motorcycle. Handwritten description on the back of photograph places it in "Orley Sine [sic] France, November 1918."
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This is why we study war: war devastates. We are a sleepless world today from the threat and, for some, the realities of it. More than 100 yrs have passed since the founding catastrophe of the 20th c. when the decisions of few devastated the lives of millions around the globe.
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Social distancing on our North Lawn done well! Thank you, Kansas City.
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Happy 4th of July, Kansas City. Thank you for joining us for this first
#StarsAndStripesPicnic
!
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Thank you to Steve Haith (of DSG Industrial Cleaning Systems) and folks at Concrete & Masonry Restoration for coming by so quickly to assess the damage and work to wash the paint off. They are our heroes today as we work tirelessly to make this a welcoming polling location. VOTE!
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"Millions of horses and other animals also served during wartime, and one special photo shows just how much their human counterparts appreciated the war horses and their sacrifice."
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Calling upon classical Christian images, Saint Javelin became viral this year after the invasion of Ukraine. Grasping her namesake – a Javelin anti-tank missile launcher – this 21st c. viral icon has deep roots within religion and conflict. Read more: .
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@SaintJavelin
has arrived at her new (temporary) home until Feb. 2023!
On loan from
@ItsBorys
, you can visit Chris Shaw's original painting Tues. - Sun. from10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📘 Want to know more about religious icons during WWI? Visit:
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True meaning of
#MemorialDay
is represented by this field of poppies, a symbol of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
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Tickets for our immersive
#WarRemains
VR experience has been extended through Dec. 31! Kevin Costner (
@modernwest
) recently toured and had these moving words to share about War Remains, presented by
@dccommonsense
. Watch below and then reserve your spot: .
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Do not climb our trees. They are old and beautiful and we want to keep them that way! Please help us by preventing your friends from getting in them. |
#ChiefsParade
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King George V bore an uncanny to resemblance to Tsar Nicholas II, his Russian cousin. But matters of state prevailed over family feeling.
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Did you hear? The west side of the Memorial Courtyard has been reopened to the public. We welcome you back to these stunning views of
#KansasCity
whenever there's a break in this rain. Fantastic capture by KC Drone Service.
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Heartbreaking news from Paris this afternoon as we helplessly watch Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris burn. It survived centuries and two world wars. | Photograph from the Collection of the Cathedral in 1917
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We are OPEN today, 10a-5p. Explore current special exhibitions, permanent galleries, library, café, gift shop, and plenty more. Plan your visit at .
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Finally, an important acknowledgement by
@MLB
. Congratulations for the hard work and dedication of all who made this happen, especially our neighbors at the
@NLBMuseumKC
and its leader
@nlbmprez
.
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We're saddened by the act of vandalism this morning on the Memorial, built to honor our men and women who served. We're extremely grateful to have the skillful Stephen Haith (owner of DSG Equipment and Supplies) volunteer to be here today to remove the vandalism at no cost.
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A long-time friend of the Museum dropped by this weekend! We enjoyed hosting Kevin Costner once again in the galleries and in conversation (pictured here with our President). We're grateful for his ongoing support and encouragement of our mission for over 12 years.
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We'll see you on the lawn of the Museum this week for a Victory Parade, Kansas City! |
#SuperBowl
#ChiefsKingdom
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Some public surprise about the presence of a
#sikh
soldier in
#1917Movie
is disappointing as it is estimated that 70,000+ Indian soldiers died fighting for the British in
#WW1
. Most British forgot what they owed to the Indian people.
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True meaning of
#MemorialDay
is represented by this field of poppies, a symbol of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place..." |
#MemorialDayAtHome
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The true meaning of
#MemorialDay
is represented by this field of poppies, a symbol of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place..."
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Today we salute the wonder women of World War I! Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to all women trailblazers throughout history and to those who have served and are serving bravely.
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GIVEAWAY: A signed hoodie worn by Justin Houston as part of
#NFL
’s “Salute to Service” featuring our WWI
#Armistice100
Commemorative Patch will go to one lucky winner! Like and reply to this tweet before 12/15, 11:59p to be in the running. Hoodie size: XL (obviously). Good luck!
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A vibrant autumn entrance. 🍁 Photo by Scott Blair.
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Tonight is the first viewing of They Shall Not Grow Old in the U.S. via
@fathomevents
and
@AMCTheatres
. Find a local theatre showing () and enjoy this moving film made from Collection footage at
@I_W_M
.
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Night shot of the Tower with a beautiful city backdrop by Dave von Fintel.
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We know you’ve been closely following the news that Jin, from the pop super group
#BTS
, is on hiatus to complete mandatory military service in SouthKorea - but he’s not the 1st star to be drafted into the armed forces!
See other famous people who received draft cards in WWI…
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Stunning full moon moody photo of the Museum and Memorial captured by Michael Edwards. Follow us on
@instagram
for more scenic photographs of our beautiful spaces shared by our staff, visitors and community:
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See drone footage of our Peace and Remembrance illumination installation, in place every evening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. (weather pending) in commemoration of
#Armistice100
. Learn more at .
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Check out
@HardcoreHistory
's latest project on
#WW1
, premiering next month at
@Tribeca
. We're excited by the enthusiasm that so many of our visitors have for learning about World War I after listening to Dan Carlin's podcasts.
War Remains is a groundbreaking immersive experience presented by Dan Carlin
@hardcorehistory
and produced by
@mwmstorydriven
that transports you to the harrowing battlefields of the First World War. It premieres at Tribeca Film Festival.
#TheGreatWarRemains
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Uncle Sam needs you all to be safe so we are making special allowances for this slight adjustment to a well-known
#WW1
poster with a much-needed message for our friends and families!
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We're always hungry for a good
#WW1
recipe.
Christmas dinner in the trenches could mean a full turkey dinner or just bully beef and biscuits, but the Brits always found a way to get a slice of Christmas pudding.
#christmas
#wwi
#tastinghistory
#christmaspudding
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Across the street from us today, Midwest Center For Holocaust Education marked the installation of
#WWII
German rail car
@UnionStationKC
with
#Auschwitz
survivors in-person in a private ceremony. This sobering capture reminds us of the devastating and long-lasting impacts of WWI.
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Patrouille de France Centennial Commemoration Flight over the Memorial |
#USWW100
|
@PAFofficiel
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CONTEST | We are giving away one
#NFL
WWI commemorative hoodie worn by
@Chiefs
Kicker Harrison Butker (
@buttkicker7
) on Nov. 11! To enter, be sure you follow us and retweet. The contest ends Dec. 30 at midnight (CST). Winner will be selected at random on New Year’s Eve.
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.
@MAMmetals
and
@DSGequipment
are both donating their services for the restoration of the wall today. We can't thank them enough for their generosity and joyful help! Thanks to everyone for your messages of solidarity this morning.
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Beautiful sunrise after a week of rain! We are grateful for beautiful weather today as we commemorate
#USWW100
.
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We're thrilled to announce that the immersive experience created by Dan Carlin of
@HardcoreHistory
and
@MWMinteractive
which premiered at
@Tribeca
in 2019 has been gifted to us! 🎥
@War_Remains
VR experience will debut at the Museum in May 2021.
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Today is National Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. Each year, the families of those who were lost in battle are honored on the last Sunday of September. We offer our deepest sympathies to those who have lost a loved one in the service of their country.
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"We will remember with sorrow those whose lives were lost and those whom death has taken from our midst... taking these into our hearts with all of our beloved, we recall them now with reverence. In the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember them." |
#Armistice100
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All the feels right now. Congratulations,
@Chiefs
#ChiefsKingdom
and
#KansasCity
! We're excited for the celebrations that this week will bring!
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Netflix released their listing of 2022 films to be released and among them is the highly anticipated remake of All Quiet on the Western Front, based on the book by Erich Maria Remarque. Release date still TBD but here's what the world knows so far.
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Halloween greetings dated Dec. 20, 1918, by Bernadine Cox to Private Howard Johnson:
“Don't suppose we'll have much Halloween here on account of the epidemic suppose you have enough Halloween every day on no mans land for every person.”
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7:30 a.m. captured right at sunrise. This has been your progress report from the sky. |
#ChiefsKingdom
#ChiefsParade
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True meaning of
#MemorialDay
is represented by this field of poppies, a symbol of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Tonight's happy hour, in honor of books in bars. We know all of our followers on this platform are rarely without one and we appreciate you. 📚
Please know, if you’re someone who brings a book to the bar… nobody likes you
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Honored to host piper John Harvey of
@DefenceHQ
and
@BritishArmyUSA
as part of the
#MemorialDay
ceremony at the nation’s only National
#WW1
Museum and Memorial. | 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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The projection of poppies, a symbol of World War I, will continue through Sunday night — Veterans Day, Nov. 11 — as part of the observance of the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the shooting on the Western Front. |
#Armistice100
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What is
#VeteransDay
? Firing on the Western Front ended on 11/11/18. After 4 years of fighting, an eerie silence fell across the battlefields of Europe. As victory news spread, great crowds poured into the streets in Allied cities to celebrate Germany's signing of the Armistice.
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Final weekend to see this incredible John Singer Sargent painting in person. Gassed is truly a momentous piece and we have been so fortunate to host this work of art on loan from
@I_W_M
. |
#JSSGassed
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👋 We're here if you have any questions, America.
Wake up America! WW1 cost far more lives than Vietnam, but you've forgotten it. US cemeteries & monuments out here unvisited. This museum is Blérancourt, created by the daughter of JP Morgan, ignored. A country that ignores its past is without depth.
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Enjoy some captures of young pups from the Collection on
#NationalPuppyDay
. Dogs were some of the hardest working companions alongside soldiers during
#WW1
. Here's to some of the smallest of our best friends! 🐕
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Do you have iconic shots of the
#Armistice100
illumination experience? We'd love to see! | 📷: Jason Penberthy
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We’re thrilled to have
@NBCNightlyNews
with
@LesterHoltNBC
joining us for their live broadcast from the Museum and Memorial, tonight at 5:30 p.m. Central Time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Trending this week is the MyHeritage photo animator app. The site allows you to upload a portrait of an ancestor to see how they might come alive through a little animation. Results can be a little emotional and surreal. Below, we animated the striking portrait of Vernon Coffey.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of the last Doolittle Raider, Lt. Col. Richard Cole, who died yesterday at the age of 103. He was an extraordinary
#WWII
hero who inspired many with his stories, humor, and ongoing work to honor his fellow soldiers. (Pictured below at the Museum)
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Awesome
@gunsnroses
bassist Duff McKagan visited us at the Museum today! "I am a huge history buff and visit museums all the time."
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What a beautiful, snowy day. Despite the weather, we have a great crowd today and plenty of room for anyone wanting to spend a cold wintry day inside a warm Museum to learn and explore. |
#VeteransDay
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#JohnSingerSargent
’s incredible masterpiece GASSED is truly one of the giants of the art world. The landmark painting on loan from
@I_W_M
is the focal point in our upcoming exhibition opening Feb. 23 in the Wylie Gallery.
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