Congressman Cleaver Keeps National Spotlight on Kansas City

Statement

This was a very good week for our area on a couple of fronts. As you know, I have been working for years to bring more national recognition to our area, and to the groundbreaking work being done at the Liberty Memorial and National World War I Museum. I am happy to report that the appropriate designation for the Liberty Memorial passed a big hurdle this week, when the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Within it, was our provision, which means very soon the Liberty Memorial will be known as America's National World War I Museum and Memorial. NDAA is now on its way to the Senate. During the 112th Congress, the WWI Centennial Commission was established. The Commission is currently planning, developing, and executing programs, projects, and activities that will commemorate the centennial of World War I. Our provision also broadens the scope of that Commission, which will increase its depth, and continue growing national awareness about the museum - and all it has to offer.

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