"Football... came to symbolize the strength, toughness and cleverness the American fighting man would soon bring to the less friendly battlefields of Europe. It was powerful imagery."

The United States World War I Centennial Commission was charged with planning, developing, and executing programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I, including a National Memorial in Washington, D. C. Their website includes weekly updates on topics related to WWI., including an interview regarding Fields of Friendly Strife.

Click here for the interview.