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New DC memorial honoring U.S. World War I infantrymen opens to the public

The long-awaited World War I Memorial, honoring the nation’s “Doughboys,” is now open to visitors.

A view of the World War I Memorial on Saturday morning; a proposed bronze relief is unfinished, but represented by a canvas depiction. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

WTOP/Melissa Howell

Flower at memorial
Flowers in front of engravings showing battle campaigns at the World War I Memorial. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

WTOP/Melissa Howell

People visit the newly opened World War I Memorial, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People visit the newly opened World War I Memorial, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AP/Jacquelyn Martin

People visit the newly opened World War I Memorial, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People visit the newly opened World War I Memorial, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AP/Jacquelyn Martin

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