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From Forgotten Hero to State Recognition: Honoring the Legacy of WWI Veteran, Dr. Frank Boston
In a ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, George Whitehair was recognized by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Josh Shapiro for his work bringing renewed attention to the life and legacy of [...]
A Hundred Years of Native American Veteran Care Began After WWI
Native Americans have served the United States with honor, loyalty, and bravery since the Revolutionary War (1775-1782). Despite facing discrimination, many Native American Veterans volunteered for service throughout the centuries, making significant contributions on [...]
Chasing the U-Boat: The U.S. Navy Initiates Anti-Submarine Warfare, May–June 1917
Despite internal Navy opposition to sending destroyers to Europe, the Navy did so, and by June 1917 over 30 U.S. destroyers were operating in the Western Approaches to Great Britain and the Bay of [...]
The Duke Blue Devils and Their World War One Nickname
Tonight #1 Ranked Duke University's basketball team plays their opening game of the Sweet Sixteen stage of the NCAA's national basketball tournament. Many fans I would guess are unfamiliar with the detail that the [...]
Finding the Hello Girls: A Journey to California
In December 2024, our Hello Girls team successfully concluded a busy year of walking the halls of Congress and campaigning for the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal. Our Hello Girls Research group, which was [...]
Carrying on the Liggett Legacy
Lt. Gen. Hunter Liggett was a highly respected U.S. Army officer whose 42-year career spanned from the Indian Wars to commanding the First Army in WWI. He is known as a “Soldier’s Soldier” and [...]
The Short Life of America’s Anti-Tank Rifles
At the dawn of mechanized warfare in WWI, the U.S. Military contended with the reality that infantrymen would need an effective arm to defeat tanks. Their idea? Bring more gun. The advent of tank [...]
Doughboy Foundation Honors Local Service and ‘Hello Girls’ Legacy at 2026 CAA Championship Games
During the 2026 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Basketball Championships at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C., the Doughboy Foundation continued its proud tradition of honoring those who serve our nation and community. This year’s "Hometown [...]
The Last Trench of the Great War
Editor's note: Stuart Lutz is a historian, and the author of The Last Leaf: Voices Of History's Last Known Survivors. For the book, Lutz interviewed Frank Buckles, the last living Doughboy from World War [...]
