Creating a memorial to the horrors of World War I
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Washington, D.C., is home to numerous monuments, with a conspicuous omission: there has been no national memorial to the soldiers who'd fought and died in the First World War. After more than eight years of preparation, the completed World War I Memorial will be unveiled at a September ceremony - 106 years after the armistice ending the war was signed. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Joseph Weishaar, who was a 25-year-old architectural intern when his design for the memorial beat out more than 360 applicants from over 20 countries; and with artist Sabin Howard, for whom devising and sculpting the 60-foot-long sculpture dramatizing the horrors of war, titled "A Soldier's Journey," was itself a battle between those frequent belligerents: artist and bureaucracy.
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I applaud the artist for standing his ground! My grandfather fought in WWI, what a lovely, tortured man he was. I only knew him towards the end of his life, but I loved him dearly.
And Donald Trump would not go to the cemetery where Americans are buried in 2018.
My friends August Caccavone and Eugene Iconetti's father's were both in WW1 in the Army, Gene was on Saipan and Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine Division as combat engineer and saw the flag raising on Mt Surabachi and my VFW has a image of him with his father and brother Nick in the Ridgefield NJ parade of 1946
My grandfather served in the Army during WWI. He'd be proud of this!
Mine too!
Mine as well. He was a “runner” and ran messages to the officers. He also got gassed. Grandpop was so honorable. He said little about the war but you could tell he was affected by it.
My grandfather was in the 96th Aero Squadron. He would be as well.
South African here. That is an exceptional memorial. The designer did a great job. The artist is very talented. I can see and feel the emotions. It is almost life like. We should always remember those before us. I salute the soldiers of WW1 as well as the designer and artist.
You should come and view it if you ever visit, as your nation was our ally in that war.
Nice to see you here, Both my friends August Caccavone and Eugene Iconetti's father's were both in WW1, We have an image of Gene his father and Brother Nick in the 1946 Ridgefield NJ parade
My grandfather, was only 25 when he died in 1918, he was an ambulance driver. My dad was only 5 years old.. i have a painting of him in his uniform, he was so young and handsome and too young ❤! Thank you! I hope to see this some day. God Bless all those young men !
Kansas City has had a WW1 memorial for nearly 90 years! But kudos DC for finally getting it done a 108 yrs later.
106, but who's counting. Lol
From 1914-1918, 4 years war! Nice to respect & thank for their service.🙏🪖🇺🇲💐
1922 dedication,
National World War I museum was dedicated in Kansas City MO shortly after the war with survivors in attendance.
The WWI Memorial and museum in KC was built entirely by Kansas Citians, not as a national memorial. It became a national memorial in the 2000s after the new museum construction and refurbishment.
It's an amazing tribute. And educational. A must see for sure.
They shall not be forgotten.
My grandfather reenlisted in the US Navy to fight in WWI. Thank you for finally doing this. Well done.
My grandfather fought in WWI and he wouldn't talk about his experiences. He was a good, kind hardworking and friendly man. I'm proud of him. ❤
Incredibly raw and moving. Thank you for the sculpture that depicted those who sacrificed so much.
This work give me chills. Thank you for wording your comment this way.
Long overdue. Most of my Great Grandfather's fought in WWI, and I have been wondering when they would get a Memorial.
My maternal grandfather was in the cavelry in a Czech company. He died early in the fighting leaving his young wife and a son and daughter behind. The horrors of war are such that this young family survived the war and the depression that resulted from the cruel penalties that fall on the losers. The common people suffered, not the rulers. I have read many experiences shared by soldiers in that war. The loss of life was horrendous. Evil men still perpetrate wars. The rich munitions manufacturers feed into the system. Will we ever learn to elect the good among us instead of those grasping for power who lie and commit fraud? The war memorial depicts truth and war is hard to look at.
The great Canadian-American railway executive James Jerome Hill once said that WW1 was a conflict of "...calculated attrition". He was right.
A National WW1 Memorial near the Mall in our nation’s capital is long overdue. Kudos to all involved for bringing this to fruition. I agree with the artist’s statement about the sculpture being like “a movie in bronze”. Well done sir.
I will have the privilege of the being at the ceremony on sept 13
Im from st louis
I will be in denver the week before and added dc to my itinerary to see the unveiling and illuminating of this magnificent sculpture
It is an honor and privilege to be able to attend
❤🇺🇸❤
Take a journey to the WWI museum and memorial in Kansas City.
My Oldest Great Grandpa served in World War One. Henry Otto Grill Private First Class United States Army 1895-1979.
We , as a nation, are grateful
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@jamesdavison2927 I wish I could have met him. I was born 28 years after his death.
Amazing, My Grandfather fought in that war, you are a Genius!
Artist Sabin Howard perfectly described the ordeal that fully competent artists (and architects) often experience when they must deal with a committee that exists to provide comment and direction. Very often those people (as Sabin notes) know NOTHING about art or design and yet they are quick to dictate to an artist (or architect) what they want. This happens on every level, from local to national. I salute him for his total dedication and courage. His brilliant work shows the poignant timeline from initial conscription to the end, which is sometimes filled with the worst possible outcome.
If they had won, the monument would be a giant blue square with a twisted metal sculpture inside called "rememberance" and people would walk by it every day remembering nothing, but how stupid art has become.
@@jamesbernsen3516 Your description of that abstract sculpture could work in a sculpture park, where people could see it as some minimalist assemblage and love it for that. But things of that sort do not have the ability to evoke deep understanding nor a deep emotional response. A war memorial with Howard's poignant narrative certainly was the best approach. I noticed that he was moved when he spoke about the presence of the Divine in art. Striving for transcendence is a rare thing these days.
But he is so god damn full of himself, its really hard to watch. Beautiful art piece, but man, he could absolutely tone it down a little
@@tortepasti2 I understand your point. I know a few people with that tone and it is not easy to be around them. It makes me wonder if he is overcompensating for lack of recognition before he received this high profile commission. Here finally he has been given a platform to assert his ability. And he takes it.
I had not thought of this missing memorial. Most cities, towns, hamlets where I've lived had a local memorials to WWI, a list of names, a piece of piece of ordnance, an anchor. WWI was a time when the US was still local and agrarian, it did propel us into the world. Narragansett Bay
Magnificent!! My grandfather would be proud...I could barely get him to speak about WW1. It was a hoorible memory for him.
It's never enough, honor martyrs recalling war atrocities just like a prayer for the future, help us Lord have mercy and protect us from further war hostilities, we have to fight back a much bigger enemy out there and we have to stay united 😢😢😢
Thank you, it is absolutely stunning!!!
It does not glorify war it shows the terrible toll on people.
Two of my great-grandfathers fought in WWI. I thank God they both made it back home. I’m glad to see this memorial completed.
looking forward to visiting the monument. Touching
Dear Ms. Salie,
If I may add: the National World War 1 Museum, (formerly Liberty Memorial) was dedicated in 1926 in Kansas City. Among the attendees were: General Pershing, Marshal Foch, Generals Diaz and Jacques, as well as President Coolidge.
Such a magnificent sculpture, one that captures what so many young Americans experienced in that horrific war.
What an amazing work of art this is. The park and the sculpture, amazing. Well done
Saw this, this a.m. I have to make a visit to Arlington, now this is a must see. Thanks for the coverage.
I'm glad he stood up to the Commission. It should always be the Men who start war to go to combat and fight instead of innocent Men and Women.
Absolutely breathtaking. It's Norman Rockwell meets Rodin meets Michelangelo. With maybe a touch of a few others. This sculpture drags the viewer into the scene. I can't wait to visit .
Read article in Smithsonian magazine, some time ago. Happy to see the figures closer and getting ready for the installation. Thanks
Absolutely superb. I’ve been behold this journey over the last year, and ever time, I am brought to tears. The divine depth of the human spirit.
A fantastic work of art that allows us to experience just a tiny glimpse into the pain of war. Thank you Sabin Howard! I hope to experience Joseph Weishaar's winning design.
Kudos for a realistic work of art and not some blobs and shapes. So happy we can appreciate the artistic skill of the sculptor.
That artist, defending his work reminds me of the scene in the film- " The Fountainhead ", where Gary Cooper as the architect Howard Roark has been compromised by the clients who have changed his design without consulting with him. Roark desperately needs the job and money, but he lashes out at the clients, takes his drawings and tells them- " You gave me this job under false pretenses. You said that I could design this as I saw fit- and now, you expect me to compromise my integrity. If I cannot design my way, it must be me way...OR NOT AT ALL. If a man has no integrity- HE HAS NOTHING."
Couldn’t agree more. I should seriously go and check out that movie.
@danielwhyatt3278 A behind the scenes controversy developed courtesy of this film. The lead actor, Gary Cooper, had an affair with the co-star, a then up and coming actress named Patricia Neal. He eventually divorced his wife and married Neal. The one time they tried to create a child....
she ended up having a miscarriage. God works on mysterious ways...😉❤
Integrity and purpose
I'm not sure the fountain head is such a great comparison.
BRAVO! You are a brilliant sculpture! Thank you! My Grandfather would be incredibly proud! 🇺🇸♥️
The WWI museum in Kansas City is amazing, it was so strange to see what the world was like when my grandparents were little kids.
I applaud artists who stand their ground. It's important to show the horrors of war and the devastation it causes.
Sad, beautiful, horrific, solemn, respectful.....need I go on!?!
I would love to visit this memorial and the others as well.
Thank you Sabin Howard! I have been very disappointed by so many 'modern' memorial sculptures over the years. Your, ironically, is a breath of fresh air.
The art and style of this monument is simply stunning. 🎉
Kansas City's WWI memorial is beautiful... sad any mention was omitted here
I think you are right. The "journalist" did not do a very good job. KC at least, deserves some recognition.
@@davidpowellseattle Yeah the story FAILED to MENTION the actual NATIONAL WWI MONUMENT. Yeah I'd say they whiffed. DC now has a... WWI Monument.... just not 'THE' WWI MONUMENT, which has been in KC since Pershing and Friends dedicated it back 1920.
Absolutely gorgeous memorial in the most disturbing way. It's haunting. Exactly how it should be.
He did an amazing job on that sculpture. I love the older style it has to it.
The memorial is exceptional, beautiful and tells a great and moving story of the heart break, suffering and violence of WW1. We also have a privately funded WWI museum in Kansas City it is a must see destination if you have the chance to get out here. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Glad to see this, it was long overdue. I hope this helps to honor the WW1 service of brothers Joseph Martin Buck (1894-1957) of Co. A, 130th Machine Gun Battalion, 35th Division and Arthur William Buck (1895-1973) of Headquarters Co. 30th Infantry Division. Penfield, Illinois's finest. These men, like so many other WW1 veterans, also sent their sons to World War II.
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.” Genesis 1:27 KJV
🙌🏻 What a tribute to mankind and to the glory of God!
Beautiful. Gave me goosebumps 💓
To think there’s no more veterans of the Great War left is haunting.
What a moving story...
More memorials like this and fewer wars. Show the suffering and be honest. This memorial is monument to soldiers and to what they endured.
Really great much respect for all that serve 🇺🇸 Our great country 🇺🇸 God bless our country ✝️🕊️🇺🇸
This is beautiful.
Bravo. Similar to the art of Laredo Taft. Thank you for making a beautiful monument to that generation.
Hope this memorial is well guarded.
Living in a time where people are divided, opinions are going to the extreme and willing to commit violence. Many not know what war does to a person unless they lived and survived it.
Beautiful sculpture yet somber.
Thank You for your hard work!
Disappointing that no mention of Kansas City was made where the national WWI memorial was opened in 1926. Even more disappointing that hardly anyone in the country knows that it’s there.
Been there twice. It is quite amazing and dramatic!
@@cheeks2696 yes, it is really well done. I grew up in Kansas City and considered it a treasure.
@jacobchristian860 I did too. Been at least 5 times. Saddened that there was no mention..
Have the Museum hire Chiefs QB Mahomes to do a promo video!!! Or Taylor Swift and her beauhunk.
Sabaton’s Song “Angels Calling” best sums up the madness of World War One.
What a work of art! Absolutely nailed it with this! Amazing, deep, captivating... love it! A job well done! Nice to see someone stand up to the politicians and bureaucrats as well as to "modern art" enthusiasts...
God Bless the artist
Veterans Day needs to go back to being Armistice Day.
This is a lovely and moving piece and so glad they finally have a true, full memorial to The Great War. Would you please consider doing a piece on Simon Verity? He just passed and should get some recognition for the great work he has done in NYC - the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine - and around the world.
Thankful to be an American! 🙂❤
Now everyone go watch "They shall not grow old" documentary of visual and audio remastering of WW1 film footage by Peter Jackson. And watch the making of with commentary at the end. It will blow your mind as to the lengths he went to remaster the film scenes. It will bring you a new respect for that war.
Beautiful, interactive, amazeballs!
Wow! Bravo!!
As moving and beautiful as the Vietnam Memorial but in an entirely different way.
Love this memorial!! Very moving!!!
It’s Beautiful! The Leaving and Returning says “I did it for All and I came back for You!”
Beautiful!❤❤
Glad the overdue wait was worth it cause that design and sculpt is very worthy for the commemoration. Can’t wait to see it one day 👏
That dedication, effort, and steadfast commitment is the sign of a true artist! I’m glad he got the honor of creating this monument dedicated to the Great War. It feels like the conflict isn’t as respected here in the U.S. as it is in Europe since the treaty that ended it led directly to the Second World War. I’m glad that that perception has changed since the 100th anniversary of the war.
Amen! Beautiful work!
United We Stand
Definitely a God-given, God-inspired, God-driven TALENT.
Yes, God loves war. Just read the Old Testament
Truly!! His response gave me chills.
@@jobuckley2999
God hates war but He has enemies. Different territories (Countries) under what the Bible refers to as foreign gods. To this day we live in the middle of a conflict for the control of REALITY. Most are simply kept unaware of it.
Truly remarkable!!!!!!!!!!
Made in englewood, New Jersey, the bronze replica for the world war I memorial
Awesome!!
Imago dei ❤️
The last ww1 veteran wanted this
what a passion that designer has for classical way of art and design.. by god do i wish this modernism fad faded away years ago already..
Wonderful, at last
Decent memorial but the one in Kansas City Kansas is much nicer and goes into a lot more detail about how and why the war took place instead of just some big sculpture
The national memorial for ww1 is in Kansas city
Agree with Sabin Howard.
Glorious. The US participation was only in the final year and yet the losses were nearly half of World War 2.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Finally.
About time.
In Washinton maybe... but it's been in KC since 1920.
❤ inspiration at its finest
It's nice to get the new memorial, even though the US was late to the great war the US Official service was 1917 and through 1918 to the end of the war. Unofficially, Americans had been there only as observers and volunteers
I love it and can’t wait to go and see it ❤ thank you for all your work that is made in Gods image 🙏❣️
Magnificent.
Agree with the sculptor's thoughts on what has come to constitute art.
Great memorial it is to the great war to end all wars
I found out some years ago that my great great granduncle fought in the first world war, he was exposed to mustard gas but survived.
Lest we forget ❤
The US has fought in many wars to the benefit of mankind, but we've also thrown away lives on unworthy causes. I don't know what the bureaucrats took exception, but by 2024 we know that no one should leave a memorial to our soldiers without a deep sense of gratitude and, in equal measure, immense grief and a profoundly anti-war stance. From this clip, the WWI Memorial serves this very well.
World War I was a horrendous war to be in. New technology to unalive people, trench warfare and not a clear understanding of PTSD resulting in veterans messed up for life…
It’s a beautiful bronze sculpture, but why was it cast in England? There are several bronze art foundry’s in the United States. It’s insulting to have an overseas foundry to pour the bronze figures for a World War 1 memorial placed on US soil. There are several bronze art foundry’s in the United States why wasn’t this opportunity sourced to them?
I think it was that the British one could handle the size.