Entertaining the Troops Exhibit at National WWI Museum and Memorial
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/03/2023
“War is months of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror.” As near as anyone can figure, this saying came out of the endless trench warfare of World War I, for good reason. But what to do about the boredom? And how to distract from the moments of terror? Soldiers of all nations and militaries turned to a wide variety of entertainment: from sports, gambling and card games, to music, food and drink, to organized performances and dances. Entertaining the Troops gives a peek into the life of a WWI soldier beyond the battlefield, whether they were waiting for the enemies’ next move or partying in Paris.
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Organization:
National WWI Museum and MemorialLocation:
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO, 64108United States
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Phone:
816-888-8100Contact name:
Mike Vietti
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
06/03/2023
Time:
10am - 5pm
Price:
Included with General Admission
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