From 2024 also a Last Post in Washington
On September 13, 2024, the official opening of the new US memorial of the First World War will take place in Washington in the presence of President Biden. The organization is owned by the World War One Centennial Commission. By analogy with Ypres, they also want a daily Last Post (‘Taper‘) at the new memorial in honor of all American soldiers. The new memorial is located in Pershing Park, next to the White House.
Vice President Mathieu Mottrie said: “The Last Post Association is extremely pleased and honored to be involved in the launch of the daily ceremony in Washington. We celebrate the 95th on July 2, 2023e anniversary of the very first Last Post on July 2, 1928. We are happy to make our experience and expertise available to the American initiators. By the way, we will travel to the US again in September 2024 for the sounding of the Last Post at the official opening of the new memorial.”