Sunday, November 5, 2017

November: Veteran's Day Program




Members at Veteran's Day Memorial Service
Members attended a fully packed day of learning about Veteran's day at Jefferson Barracks Park and Cemetery. There were 6 members, 1 prospective member, and 7 seniors in attendance.

Member explaining the Zimmerman Telegram
First, members attended the "Over Here: World War I from Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis and Missouri" exhibit at the Old Ordnance Room at Jefferson Barracks Park. There, they learned about the Zimmerman Telegram and how it started World War I. The older members tried to explain it to us on video (see above and below).

Members explaining the Zimmerman Telegram
Second, member attended a wreath laying ceremony sponsored by the St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter DAR. Members helped pass out goodie bags to veterans.
Members gave goodie bags to veterans.


Third, members placed a wreath at the World War I memorial, to honor those who fought in the war they learned about earlier in the day.
Members placed wreaths at the WWI memorial.