Our aim is to honor and commemorate the heroism and the service of the soldiers and civilians, New Yorkers and other Americans, who upheld the American cause in World War I. We also want to encourage reflection on the legacy of this war. In what ways is World War I still with us? What can we learn from this long-ago conflict that will help us to face the challenges of our time?
The East Side WWI Centennial Commemoration Committee is a partnership with neighborhood leaders to host events to commemorate WWI.
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April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.
April 11, 2018 marks ninety years to the day that "Avenue A" was named York Avenue after WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. Co-Chairs Howard Teich and Assembly Member Seawright, and the committee gathered with the descendants of Sergeant York at the Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) to present a proclamation on behalf of the State of New York to Colonel Gerald York to honor the contributions of Sergeant Alvin York and to kick-off a series of events which will commemorate WWI and will explore its significant echoes through history.