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New Braunfels, TX WWI “American Doughboy” Memorial Damaged in DWI Crash, Restoration Uncertain
A historic World War I memorial in New Braunfels has sustained substantial damage after a driver, later arrested on DWI charges, crashed into it. The sculpture, depicting a soldier ominously known as the "American [...]
2018-P World War I Army Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar A Collector’s Guide
It was the “War to End All Wars.” When the United States entered the conflict on April 6, 1917, World War I had raged for almost three years. During that time, President Woodrow Wilson maintained the country’s political neutrality—despite his [...]
Reburial of American WWI ace Captain Hamilton Coolidge in France draws respectful crowd
September 15, 2024 brought bright sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures to Chevières, France as over 400 people gathered for the reburial of an American First World War ace. Captain Hamilton Coolidge was killed in [...]
An American-Swedish soldier who fell in the Great War
My grandmother Elsie, her two younger sisters, Tette and Daddie, and their little brother Irving were all born in New York. Despite this, they are all in St. Jörgen's cemetery in Varberg, Sweden. I [...]
Support a Unit Plaque for the Hello Girls at the National Museum of the United States Army
The recently opened National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA (located outside the perimeter for easy access) is an award-winning facility with the theme “Soldiers Stories,” highlighting the experiences of [...]
Defiance in the Heartland: Resistance to Hyper-patriots in WWI Era Wisconsin
(Note: This article was originally written during the Spring 2024 for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s “World War I Wisconsin” course, taught by Dr. Leslie Bellais.) One dead, five wounded, and two at large at [...]
First Victory for the U.S. Air Service in World War I
The first U.S. Air Service aerial victories by fighter planes in the American sector in France were by Lts. Alan Winslow and Douglas Campbell, two pilots of the 94th Aero Squadron, which had just [...]
The Influence of World War I on the Opioid Epidemic
World War I, known for its massive scale and widespread devastation, left behind more than just the physical scars of battle. One lesser-known but significant consequence was a surge in opiate addiction among soldiers who [...]
Honor an American Trailblazer! Recognizing the service of Grace Banker with a Veteran Memorial Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Grace Banker, Chief Operator of the First Unit of the US Army Signal Corps during WWI will be recognized for her service with a Veteran Memorial Plaque Dedication Ceremony. Please join us on Saturday, October [...]
