Although the ceremony would not take place until 11:00AM, many were present to pay their respects. “On the morning of October 24, 1921, the French people began to gather near the town square in front of the Hôtel de Ville. General of the Armies John Pershing (Reference- ) “We have had no national expression of any sort since the war ended that would give the people an opportunity to show their appreciation of the services over there of the young manhood of the nation and it seems to me it would be a very fine thing for Congress to make some provision for a ceremony that would give the people of the country an opportunity to do that.” Congress enacted legislation following World War I to dedicate such a place. Considering the amount of sacrifices made throughout U.S. Yet, at the beginning of the 20th century, there remained no singular place for Americans to visit in order to pay tribute to those who gave all. Special days were dedicated for paying tribute to those who served since the earliest days of U.S. They need a place that represents this loss and celebrates the service and sacrifice that protect the liberties of free nations. A nation of families, friends and citizens, mourning the loss of their loved ones, need closure in order to start their grieving process. “Sacrifice, suffering, and grief are synonymous with war.
