The New National World War I Memorial: Classical and Magnificent -- Lecture Nov. 15

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The National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to attend a talk by sculptor Sabin Howard on Friday November 15, 2019 at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. Howard will present his magnificent classical design for the National World War I Memorial, which recently received final approval from the required government authorities. The Memorial is to be located in Pershing Park in Washington.

Howard's design is a monumental 58-foot-long bronze sculpture titled "A Soldier's Journey." Flowing from left-to-right, the 38-figure composition allegorically tells the story of a soldier who leaves his family for the front, endures the ordeal of battle, and returns home. The ideals of heroism, family, and caring are juxtaposed with the violence, terror, and aggression of battle. The sculpture simultaneously tells a second story--namely, America's coming of age during the Great War.

Please join us as Howard presents his design. His talk will be followed by a reception.

Date: Friday November 15, 2019

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. NW , Washington, D.C.

Cost: $10 for National Civic Art Society Members, $20 for Non-Members