WWI Memorial Virtual Explorer

July 18, 2022

Technical updates, video updates and bug fixes

March 11, 2022

Updated sculpture image

October 14, 2021

Version 1.7 enhancements include: NEW: The "Photosphere Memorial Portal", in the Viewing Platform & Reflecting Pool Area (3), is an evolving feature that will transport users to other key WWI Memorial locations. The first example is the American Cemetery at Flanders in Belgium. We will be expanding these WWI related locations as travel restrictions ease and opportunities arise. The next portal location is planned for Spring 2022 presenting the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. NEW: We have transformed the WWI Memorial Model area (blank) with a new feature ideal for classroom use. As you invoke the model you see a category list including: Scultures, Inscriptions, and Features. Selecting a category accesses items for that category. When an item is selected a guide arrow appears in the model. Search for it and walk over to explore it. Additional information, including the full text for all inscriptions, is included. With this you can create "search" assignments for students, "easter egg hunts" as well as enjoying the plethora of the WWI information inscribed into the Memorial. There is a lot to read. UPDATE: In the Woodrow Wilson area (5), you can now select the full screen button to view the videos looking down rather than needing to hold up your device up to look at the AR screen. It also makes the video full screen for easier viewing. UPDATE: For Virtual Remembrances in the Peace Fountain area (6), we have expanded the filtering system and now include over 750 Stories of Service. You can submit your OWN ancestors Story of Service by looking under the NEWS thumb button.

August 23, 2021

Vs 1.31 fixes bugs and some copy errors in the App Store store presentation. The Vs 1.3x series is a complete rebuild of the previous version updating many aspects of the National WWI Memorial now that it is open to the public. This is the companion app to the WWI Memorial Visitor Guide for use at the venue in Washington, D.C. while this version brings the entire WWI Memorial to classroom, livingrooms, driveways and backyards anywhere.

August 16, 2021

This is a complete rebuild of the previous version updating many aspects of the National WWI Memorial now that it is open to the public. This is the companion app to the WWI Memorial Visitor Guide for use at the venue in Washington, D.C. while this version brings the entire WWI Memorial to classroom, livingrooms, driveways and back yards anywhere.

April 14, 2021

Updated logos

October 20, 2020

This is a minor revision that addresses some keyword and navigation improvements.

August 19, 2020

Version 1.2 provides a new "Getting Started" video to help you get going quicker and get the most out of the App. We have improved the user interface, including "Pinch Zoom" in many sections and a "Recenter" button to re-orient your AR world if you get lost. Finally, although it is still a very large app (with over 50 videos in it), we have made it smaller so it downloads a bit faster.

July 11, 2020

Fixed miscellaneous noted and reported bugs Resolved issue with texture flashing in “Soldier’s Journey” on iPad Added a “pinch to move” and “re-center” function for enhanced AR control Updated certain “camera” moves on “Memorial Tour”, “Photosphere” and others Updated audio/video in “Artillery” section

June 29, 2020