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Vancouver Barracks World War One 

National Centennial Conference

May 25 - 27, 2018

(Last Updated 3 March 2018)

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Friday, May 25, 2018

5 – 8 PM Opening Ceremony and Meet and Greet 

(Sorry, Conference Attendees Only)

                                The Clark County Historical Museum is located at 

                                  1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA.

The Clark County Historical Museum is a hosting organization of the World War I, National Centennial Conference.  They are opening their doors from 5 - 8 PM, and hosting conference registration, check-in, and meet and greet.  There will be complimentary beverages, and finger food.  This will be a great opportunity to meet conference presenters, and others interested in the history of World War I.  

This will be a great opportunity to meet our many presenters, and exchange ideas on their talks.  Our keynote speaker, Dr. Mitchell Yockelson, will be there as well.  You might find a chance to ask about his work with the World War I Centennial Commission, and his books, Forty-Seven Days: How Pershing’s Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I; Borrowed Soldiers: Americans under British Command, 1918; MacArthur: America’s General; and Grant: Savior of the Union.

 

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Activity

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

Doors Open:  Conference check in, attendees pick up materials

5:30 PM

 

Welcoming Comments

8:00 PM

 

Meet and Greet Ends