Does anyone know if the Memorial plea was a success? I was following it a few years ago but lost track of it. Also came across this, http://pershingslastpatriot.com/
Latest news, web, social and twitter search for Last living U.S. WWI vet pushes for Great War memorial : - ealif.com Today, Buckles is pushing a bill naming both the Washington site and one in Kansas City, Missouri, as official national monuments of the conflict. Buckles says he considers it his duty as the last man standing to represent his colleagues.