At the end of the 19th century, the United States increasingly turned its attention to international conflicts. The Army played a major role in foreign operations, sending Soldiers to Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippine Islands, and China. In 1917, American Doughboys went to Europe and fought their way across the battlefields of World War I to tip the balance in favor of France, Great Britain, and the other Allied nations.

 

Learn more about this often-overlooked period in American history on a free 2-hour guided walk in Arlington National Cemetery to visit graves and memorials connected to the country’s first 20 years of overseas military involvement. The tour will include the USS Maine Memorial, the Spanish American War Memorial, the Rough Riders Memorial, and several sites related to World War I.

 

The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles long, over hilly terrain. The starting point will be at the Arlington House at 9 a.m. Please allow sufficient time to park and arrive at the starting point.

 

All questions should be directed to the National Museum of the United States Army (john.r.maass.civ@army.mil), not Arlington National Cemetery or the National Park Service.

 

Register to attend IN-PERSON on Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. ET at Arlington National Cemetery.