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Talk About Woodville: Village’s Doughboy statue nearly 100
Statue has had several repairs over past 100 years Have you ever passed by Veterans Park and wondered about the statue on the corner of First and Walnut streets? It is a “Spirit of [...]
Cool Tools: WWI Memorial Desktop Explorer
Recognizing the critical importance of teaching America’s World War I story —a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in American history—Doughboy Foundation launched the “WWI Teaching Resources” in the 2023-24 school year for 7th-12th grade social [...]
Why America’s Entry into WWI Was the True Beginning of the “American Century”
Discover why America’s entry into World War I was the pivotal moment that transformed its economy, military, and global status, truly beginning the “American Century.” The term “American Century,” famously coined by publisher Henry [...]
Propaganda Posters vs. Social Media Ads: Convincing People to Relocate in Wartime and Today
Persuasion has long influenced how people think, act, and decide where to live. During World War I, American leaders used posters with bold images and urgent messages to rally support. These propaganda posters encouraged [...]
The US Army says it’s reviving a World War I practice — using soldiers as walking blood banks when helicopters can’t fly
A recent US Army exercise looked at life-saving medical care when wounded troops can't be flown out. In an intense conflict, getting troops off the field or bringing in supplies could prove extremely difficult. [...]
Heroic Animals of WWI and WWII You’ve Never Heard Of
Throughout the darkest chapters of human history, amidst the chaos and devastation of two world wars, extraordinary animal heroes emerged to save countless lives and change the course of history. While we may be [...]
World War I and the Modern American Woman:
“Today SHE is everywhere; a Salvation lassie, serving coffee and doughnuts on the firing line; in the Red Cross Emergency Hospital at the front; in the munitions factory at home; filling the gaps in man-made industry everywhere….She [...]
WWI telephone operator from Ellsworth to receive highest civilian medal posthumously
ELLSWORTH — In the age of new technologies deployed with unprecedented devastation in the chaos of World War I, the then-novel incorporation of telephones in wartime was just as critical to the Allies’ success. [...]
Amid debate about U.S. history, WWI Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Harlem Hellfighters of the New York National Guard's 369th Infantry Regiment were posthumously honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. They received the highest civilian honor given by Congress, decades after their [...]
