HoovieDude Posted June 8, 2011 Share #51 Posted June 8, 2011 Fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting them, for as sad as it is, I've never been there, and I grew up around KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelmetGuy Posted June 9, 2011 Share #52 Posted June 9, 2011 Thank you for posting the pictures and information. I hope to see this museum in person someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotig111 Posted August 12, 2011 Share #53 Posted August 12, 2011 Great job Gil! The photos are outstanding and really do a good job to represent the quality of the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted August 15, 2011 Share #54 Posted August 15, 2011 This particular tank was hit and disabled by a German shell. Highly unusual for a museum display, parts of the shell and the resulting internal fragments have been preserved and are also on display. Was this the Renault that used to sit in San Francisco's DeYoung Museum? Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted August 15, 2011 Share #55 Posted August 15, 2011 I hope you have enjoyed this quick look at this special museum, and hope you have the chance to visit on your own. This is only selection of what it has to offer. It is worth the trip. For more information, please see their website: http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx Great photos and thanks for inspiring me to visit the museum this Winter. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted August 16, 2011 Share #56 Posted August 16, 2011 Gil, I didn't see where you mentioned that the Renault tank had the name of a Soldier from Kansas City scratched in the interior. You are right about the lighting, it is a specific, non UV light that does play havoc with pictures. Take several to get one to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted August 16, 2011 Share #57 Posted August 16, 2011 Getting back to the ground troops, the displays showed a full range of equipment ranging from common to rare... I have been there a couple of times and this is my favorite display. What a great museum, thanks for sharing. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted August 16, 2011 Share #58 Posted August 16, 2011 Bobgee and myself had the opportunity to visit the museum recently and it was outstanding! Great photos thank you. If anyone who has not been has the opportunity to visit this museum, I highly recommend it. This museum has really embraced the concepts and historical context of WWI unlike any other museum I have been to including many in Europe. It is a great experience and I hope everyone reading this has a chance to visit. Semper Fi, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEB Posted February 3, 2012 Share #59 Posted February 3, 2012 January 2012 H.R. 938 - the Frank Buckles World War l Memorial Act. This legislation would help to designate Kansas City's World War l Memorial as the National World War l Memorial. The dedication of this monument in Kansas city was the ONLY occassion when the leading generals of all the allied armies met together. This is a remarkable and monumental museum. This bill is currently in debate. It's only significant opposition is a push to establish an existing monument in Washington DC, one built to honor the 200 or soldiers from DC who died in the war as THE national WWI monument. Simply because it's in Washington... Please let your representatives and senators know your feelings about this. Gary Bachman (Frank Buckles was the last surviving American eteran of WWI. He died last February.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeSpirit76 Posted March 25, 2012 Share #60 Posted March 25, 2012 gwb, I really enjoyed this thread. Thank you for putting it up for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted April 10, 2012 Share #61 Posted April 10, 2012 I just got back from a visit to this wonderfull museum.The museum is outstanding and the staff were really friendly.I spent about 4 hours there and could have spent another day there.If you have a chance it is well worth a visit. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhistorian01 Posted April 10, 2012 Share #62 Posted April 10, 2012 Is there a display representing the Navy in World War One in the museum? I didn't catch it in any of the photos. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share #63 Posted April 11, 2012 There is a very small section about the war at sea, mostly with non-US items. I believe in the US part of the exhibit there were a few US Navy uniforms, but they did not photograph very well. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted April 11, 2012 Share #64 Posted April 11, 2012 Gil, Thank you very much for the awesome photo of the National WWI Museum, I guess I too will have to take a trip out that way sometime soon. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Transplant Posted July 1, 2012 Share #65 Posted July 1, 2012 I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for the time and effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymac Posted July 8, 2012 Share #66 Posted July 8, 2012 Thank you very much for sharing your trip back in time, this is a great museum. Thanks again Jim M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandlapper Posted January 9, 2013 Share #67 Posted January 9, 2013 Amazing pictures. This is one of the museums on my "bucket list." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted June 27, 2013 Share #68 Posted June 27, 2013 I was there this past week. I, too, was favorably impressed by the scope and scale of the Museum. Should not be missed on a visit to KC. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share #69 Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks to everyone for their comments! Here is an update from August 2013 featuring a few of the items they have either added, or that I managed to miss the first time around. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/188826-return-to-national-world-war-i-museum-kansas-city/?p=1461048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted September 25, 2013 Share #70 Posted September 25, 2013 The National WW1 museum is amazing. I went there a year ago and plan on going back very soon. It's a must see if your in the K.C. area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted September 26, 2013 Share #71 Posted September 26, 2013 ....it's like going to a huge military show when you know ahead of time that you can't buy anything. Noooooooo!!!!..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyRabbit Posted October 14, 2013 Share #72 Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for sharing the photos Gil! I grew up in the greater KC area and went to Liberty memorial for a couple field trips. As a student, I didn't get the same meaning of what I would today. As an active duty military member and someone who takes great pride in the way our countries history was formed, I wish I would have taken advantage of the those opportunities. I plan on visiting KC in early January and need to plan a trip out there to see it. Sad to hear that the Navy section isn't very large but wouldn't expect it to be very large for WWI or being in the Midwest. Again, thanks for posting the pictures to spike our interests and add to a couple bucket lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for the comments to all. If you are in the KC area and you have time, the Frontier Army Museum at Fort Leavenworth is another worthy stop if you have an interest in the story of the expansion of the West. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/184726-frontier-army-museum-1800-1916-ft-leavenworth-ks/?hl=frontier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Division18 Posted March 20, 2014 Share #74 Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks for taking the time to share your photos with those of us who may never get to this museum. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerbait Posted June 23, 2014 Share #75 Posted June 23, 2014 Visited the National WW1 Museum for the 1st time this last week and have to say I was impressed. It's very well laid out, and even my wife and 14 year old daughter were impressed! I recommend a ride to the top of the tower (and short walk up the stairs at the top) to get a magnificent view of downtown Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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