World War I Memorial in Washington D.C. - USCIS Civics Test Guide

Oct 1, 2026

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A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide explains World War I and the World War I Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. It provides Civics Test practice questions, highlighting key facts and vocabulary tied to the Naturalization Test reading and writing sections. The guide covers when and where World War I occurred, the U.S. role and casualty figures, President Woodrow Wilson, Veterans Day origins, and Memorial Day observance. It also describes when the memorial opened, its location, and what its maps and engravings communicate.

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World War I

Key facts and Civics Test questions

President Woodrow Wilson

Veterans Day and Memorial Day

World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.

Opening, location, maps, and engravings

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Test

A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall WorldWar I Memorial Welcome to the World War I Memorial in Washington D.C. | Read the following information about World War I and the World War I Memorial.
The words that are in bold will help you answer questions from the Civics part of the Naturalization Test. The words that are underlined are vocabulary words from the Reading and Writing parts of the Naturalization Test. | | | --- | --- | | Civics Test Questions are highlighted for quick reference. | | A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall WorldWar I World War I is one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. 78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. The U.S. fought in World War I from 1917—1918. World War I began in Europe in 1914, and it officially ended in 1919. Fighting in World War I ended on November 11, 1918. 4.7 million Americans served in World War I, and 116,516 Americans died in World War I. President Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson was president during WorldWar I. 79. Who was President during World War I? Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States. He served from 1913—1921. Veterans Day In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson made November 11th a holiday to honor those who served in the U.S.. military during World War I. Many years later, November 11 became known as Veterans Day. Today, [Veterans Day is a national U.S. holiday](Veterans Day is a national U.S. holiday) when we honor American veterans of all wars. Another national U.S. holiday is Memorial Day. It honors people who died while serving the U.S. during a war. We celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May each year. A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall WorldWar I Memorial The World War I Memorial opened in 2021. It is located near the White House Visitor Center. The World War I Memorial includes maps that show where the United States fought. It also includes engravings that explain what happened during World War I. A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall Vocabulary for the Reading and Writing Parts of the Naturalization Test The table below contains the underlined words from the information you just read about the Constitution and the Constitution Gardens. They are some of the vocabulary words for the Reading and Writing parts of the Naturalization Test. | Vocabulary for the Reading Test | Vocabulary for Both the Reading and Writing Test | Vocabulary for the Writing Test | | --- | --- | --- | | Many U.S. | Memorial Day One
People President United States White House | May | To see a full list of the 100 questions on the Naturalization Civics Test, and a full list of the vocabulary on the Reading and Writing Test, please visit the USCIS Citizenship Resource [Center:](Center: www.uscis.gov/citizenship)[ ](Center: www.uscis.gov/citizenship)[www.uscis.gov/citizenship](Center: www.uscis.gov/citizenship).

FAQs

What war did the United States fight in during the 1900s, according to the guide?

The guide states that the United States fought in World War I in the 1900s.

Who was the U.S. President during World War I?

The guide identifies Woodrow Wilson as President during World War I and notes he served as the 28th President from 1913 to 1921.

When did the World War I Memorial open, and what features does it include?

The guide says the World War I Memorial opened in 2021 and is near the White House Visitor Center. It includes maps showing where the United States fought and engravings explaining what happened during World War I.

Oct 1, 2026

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