UNITED STATES – The World War I Centennial Commission along with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Cathedral, The American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced a nationwide bell-tolling on November 11, 2018 as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and service of Veterans of the Great War, and all Veterans.

The nationwide program is designed to honor Americans who served 100 years ago during WWI, especially the 116,516 who died. The war ended by an armistice agreement at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.

“Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance” encourages citizens and organizations across the nation to toll bells in their communities 21 times at 11 a.m. local time on November 11, 2018. For more information go to ww1cc.org/bells where people can find poetry, music, sacred service options and more. Individuals and organizations can sign up online to participate in the bell-tolling and follow up after November 11, 2018 with photos and video of the service or ceremony. Posts will be added to the commission’s permanent archive. 

*The American Legion Magazine September 2018.