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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 [...]
Women Telephone Operators in World War I France
On May 22, 1919, Grace Banker was awarded the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Service Medal for “exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the operations against an armed [...]
Adapting & Innovating Our WWI Education Resources For The Evolving Classroom Technology Environments
Recognizing the critical importance of teaching America's World War I story —a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in American history—we launched the “WWI Teaching Resources” in the 2023-24 school year for 7th-12th grade social [...]
National WWI Memorial — A Soldier’s Journey: First Illumination Ceremony
Current and former Commissioners of the United States World War I Centennial Commission gather in front of the A Soldiers Journey sculpture at the National World War I Memorial prior to the First Illumination [...]
