The Doughboy Foundation’s mission is to keep the story of "the War that Changed the World" in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWI will never again be relegated to the mists of obscurity.
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The Doughboy Foundation’s mission is to keep the story of "the War that Changed the World" in the minds of all Americans, so that the 4.7 million who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWI will never again be relegated to the mists of obscurity.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
ADVOCATE. Encourage other entities in Illinois to recognize the contributions of Illinois to the First World War.
EDUCATE. Develop tools to educate others about the contributions of Illinois to the First World War.
FACILITATE. Support other entities that are recognizing the contributions of Illinois to the First World War.
ELEVATE. Recognize and celebrate Illinois veterans and civilians for their sacrifices and contributions to the First World War.
PARTICIPATE. Join other states in a national effort to recognize veterans and civilians for their sacrifices and contributions to the First World War throughout the United States.
ILLINOIS INSTITUTIONS IN THE GREAT WAR
A growing number of institutions, companies, and universities are contributing their wartime stories for posterity. Learn more about them here.
COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES IN ILLINOIS
An interim report on commemorative activities at Illinois cultural institutions can be found here.
PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM & LIBRARY
Illinois is fortunate indeed to be the home of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, whose commitment and sponsorship of Illinois and National World War One centenary commemoration efforts has been both tireless and unswerving.
PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE 
On April 1, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner issued a proclamation officially recognizing the Illinois World War One Centennial Committee
"Pershing" Donors
$5 Million +
Founding Sponsor
