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20 Historical Figures Who Shaped The Course of World War I
This list looks at 20 key figures who played major roles during the war, whether in government offices, on the battlefield, or behind closed doors. Understanding who they were and what they did offers [...]
40 Photos That Reveal Daily Life Beyond The WWI Trenches
History books give us the grand overview of World War I, with maps of front lines and formal portraits of generals. But what about the regular folks? Life didn't just stop for four years [...]
THE HELLO GIRLS at Syracuse Stage Will Host Veterans and Military Appreciation Night
Tickets are free of charge, but must be reserved in advance. Syracuse Stage has announced a special performance of the 25/26 season opener “The Hello Girls” (music and lyrics by Peter Mills, book by Mills and Cara [...]
After proving his leadership in WWI, General Graves B. Erskine was entrusted with escorting the body of the Unknown Soldier from Le Havre, France, to the United States
Prior to shooting Sands of Iwo Jima in 1949, John Wayne and Republic Pictures enlisted General Graves B. Erskine as a military consultant to give the film an authentic representation of Marine life and combat. Erskine’s [...]
Opha May Johnson was first woman in the United States Marine Corps
On August 13, 1918, the United States Marine Corps opened its ranks to women for the first time in its history. The country was in the final months of World War I, and the [...]
Roy H. Oplinger and the 158th Aero Squadron Survive the Sinking of the SS Tuscania
The 158th Aero Squadron and the Sinking of the SS Tuscania On the night of February 5, 1918, the troopship SS Tuscania was steaming off the coast of Islay, Scotland, when it was struck by a torpedo [...]
Essential Reads: 11 Books That Shaped Our Understanding of U.S. Involvement in WWI
Turn your attention to the groundbreaking works that shaped how generations understand America’s role, sacrifices, and shifting perspectives during the First World War. World War I forever altered America’s place in the world, and [...]
How a 5-foot porter from Albany became America’s first Black war hero in WWI France
Henry Johnson’s Heroic Stand Against Overwhelming German Forces The Harlem Hellfighters Memorial in New York honors soldiers who fought harder for respect than victory. Henry Johnson was a 5-foot-4-inch railroad porter from Albany who [...]
WWI Films and Documentaries Worth Watching
The First World War was a conflict unlike any before it — a mix of brutal trench fighting, industrial-scale destruction, and human stories that still echo today. While history books give you the facts, [...]
