United States World War One Centennial Commission Partnership

The Museum & Library will hosted a private reception and press event by the United States World War One Centennial Commission on Dec. 9, recognizing the PMML as a founding sponsor and partner in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the war.

Through this partnership, the Museum & Library will strive to give the centennial the recognition it deserves through partnership activities to include the publication of the official World War One Centennial coffee table book, a number of television programs, a traveling exhibit, a national monument, and development and distribution of a commemorative coin.

“As an institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of the Citizen Soldier, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is proud to support the Centennial Commission in similarly preserving and sharing the history of World War I, so that we can learn lessons from the past to apply to the future.” — Col. (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, ILARNG (Retired)

About the United States World War One Centennial Commission
The Commission was established by the World War One Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112-272), passed by the 112th Congress and signed by President Obama on January 16, 2013.  The Commission is responsible for planning, developing, and executing programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War One; encouraging private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I; facilitating and coordinating activities throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War One; serving as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of World War One; and developing recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War One. The Commissioners serve without pay, and no appropriated Federal funds may be used for any of the Commission's activities or expenses.