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“The Smoke of War”: Margaret “Molly” Brown and World War I
At the outbreak of World War I on the European continent, the United States, at least officially, stood aloof. When Congress issued their declaration of war against Germany on April 6, 1917, the American military [...]
How World War I Crushed the American Left
Adam Hochschild’s new book documents a period of thriving radical groups and their devastating suppression. There are few episodes in national history as blithely misunderstood as America’s participation in World War I. In the history-textbook [...]
Veterans Benefits Administration: The Bonus Marchers of 1932
The Veterans Benefits Administration invites you to tune into episode two of VBA’s new video series, VBA History in Focus: 100 Objects. This episode recounts the dramatic story of the thousands of WWI Veterans who [...]
Anti-war films of the First World War
With the new German version of All Quiet on the Western Front poised to hit screens this week, we decided to reflect on the other great anti-war films of the First World War. Netflix’s All Quiet on the [...]
Ceremony to honor World War I veterans who attended Phoenix Indian School
In honor of Native American Recognition Days, several events will take place Saturday in Phoenix. The 38th Annual Native American Connections parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Third and Oak streets, ending at Third Street and [...]
Prologue: America in the 19th century
By 1914, the United States was the world’s leading agricultural producer and industrial power. Its population was larger than any European nation except Russia. But most Americans remained hesitant to become involved in international issues. History reveals why.
The U.S. Economy in World War I
When war broke out in Europe in the summer of 1914, a sense of dread rippled through the American business community. At the same time, businesses could see the enormous potential the war might bring to their bottom lines.
Mobilizing America’s Economy and Society
In 1917, the United States was not ready to fight a modern war. Not only was its military undersized, but its economy and society were unprepared for the commitment required to wage war in the 20th century. It would need to do so. Quickly.
Propaganda and public opinion
When the U.S. entered the war, many Americans did not fully support the decision to join the conflict. President Wilson created the Committee on Public Information to encourage support, while Congress passed two laws of questionable constitutionality.
