Honoring the fallen, 100 years later

Solemn ceremonies in New Jersey and New York on May 23 paid tribute to 44,000 American troops whose remains were transported back home a century ago from the battlefields of Europe.
American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford greeted President Warren Harding in New York City and escorted him to the national homecoming ceremony Hoboken, NJ.
American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford greeted President Warren Harding in New York City and escorted him to the national homecoming ceremony Hoboken, NJ.
100 years ago, the remains of American service members killed in World War I were returned home via ships. In 1921, one of these ships, the USAT Wheaton, was designated to represent all homecoming ships in a national commemoration to pay tribute to all of America’s returning war dead.
100 years ago, the remains of American service members killed in World War I were returned home via ships. In 1921, one of these ships, the USAT Wheaton, was designated to represent all homecoming ships in a national commemoration to pay tribute to all of America’s returning war dead.
The Homecoming 2021 ceremony in Hoboken, NJ.
The Homecoming 2021 ceremony in Hoboken, NJ.
American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford greeted President Warren Harding in New York City and escorted him to the national homecoming ceremony Hoboken, NJ.
American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford greeted President Warren Harding in New York City and escorted him to the national homecoming ceremony Hoboken, NJ.