WWI Generals at Liberty Memorial

Standing almost 300 feet high, Liberty Memorial, 100 West 26 St., has been honoring the millions of fallen soldiers of World War I for almost 100 years. Leaders from around the world, including military officials from Belgium, Great Britain and Italy (as pictured), gathered in Kansas City on November 11, 1926, joining President Calvin Coolidge for the dedication of the memorial.

Now, everyone can visit the WWI museum, or enjoy a quick game of Frisbee on the lawn. Fun fact: The flame atop the memorial that is often seen at night is not fire. Rather, it’s a clever display of steam and lighting to portray the flickering flame that will always remind both locals and visitors the sacrifice of not only our American soldiers, but those of the country’s allies during World War I.