World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

H.R. 1849, the World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009, proposes to officially designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. The bill also establishes a World War I Centennial Commission responsible for planning and coordinating nationwide activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the war. For citizens, this legislation ensures a centralized effort to preserve the history of the conflict through public events, educational programs, and the formal recognition of a national landmark dedicated to those who served.