Event
Birds of War: The US Pigeon Service in World War I
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Fee:
Free.Location:
World War I Memorial (by the statue)Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Time:
3:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
In World War I, communication was difficult. Artillery cut phone lines and killed runners. The French and British encouraged the American Army to adopt a superior means of communication: the messenger pigeon.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Alex Calta(202) 426-6841