Government Plans – Page 8 – First World War Centenary News Archive

October 29, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Wales’ First Minister outlines Centenary plans including £850,000 for “educational legacy”

The First Minister of Wales has officially launched the Framework Programme for Wales’ Centenary plans: Wales Remembers 1914-1918.

October 31, 2013 CN Editorial Team

International leaders invited to Belgian city of Liège for Centenary

It has been announced that more than fifty heads of state will be invited to a ceremony in the Belgian city of Liège on August 4th 2014, to mark the start of the Centenary of the First World War.

November 5, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Winner of First World War Centenary paving stone competition announced

The British Government has announced the winning design of a Centenary paving stone competition which will honour First World War Victoria Cross recipients.

November 5, 2013 CN Editorial Team

‘India and the Great War’ Centenary commemoration project & conference

The United Services Institution, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, has launched a project with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to highlight India’s contribution during the First World War.

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November 6, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Warning that America is “way behind” in commemorating Centennial

A senior member of the USA’s Centennial Commission has given a clear signal that he wants the United States to intensify its planning.

November 7, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Major announcement by French President about national Centenary plans expected today

The French Government has announced that President Francois Hollande will “inaugurate plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War” in a ceremony at the Élysée Palace today.

November 8, 2013 CN Editorial Team

President Hollande announces French Government’s plans for the Centenary

The French President, Francois Hollande, has announced that Germany’s head of state will take part in commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of France entering the First World War.

November 9, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Parliament debates First World War Centenary plans

The BBC’s Democracy Live service has provided coverage of a debate in the British Parliament about the Centenary of the First World War.

November 18, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Prime Minister announces that Commonwealth VC winners will be honoured during Centenary

The British PM, David Cameron, has announced that Commonwealth soldiers who fought during the First World War and were awarded a Victoria Cross will be honoured during the Centenary.

December 13, 2013 CN Editorial Team

South African artist’s work “The Lost Men France” to remember soldiers killed on the Somme

An installation by contemporary South African artist, Paul Emmanuel, will be displayed on the Somme as part of France’s First World Centenary Commemorations.