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The Doughboy Foundation’s ‘REMEMBER US: The Fight for America’s World War I Memorial’ Wins Telly Awards Silver
The Doughboy Foundation's 'REMEMBER US: The Fight for America’s World War I Memorial' video documentary chronicling the construction of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC has been named Silver Winner in [...]
Book tells of Cleveland couple’s love and faith during World War I
A must-read for all Cleveland residents interested in history and personal relationships is the book, "My Dear Mabel: A Grandson's Lessons in Love, Faith, Patriotism and Courage in Letters from World War I," by James [...]
How World War I Opened Doors for Women in D.C.—and Why It Still Matters Today
When World War I began, few guessed how much it would change life for women in Washington, D.C. The war opened doors for women in D.C., bringing them into offices, government jobs, and new [...]
This Soldier Was Born into a Life of Crime. Somehow, He Became a WWI Medal of Honor Recipient.
Charles Barger's life began under difficult circumstances and never really got any easier. Born into a notorious Kansas crime family, Barger was put up for adoption when his father was imprisoned for murder, then [...]
Sunday’s ‘Midnight Hammer’ Operation Launched in 1941 to address issues identified in World War I
The result of serious men using modern technology to correct World War I deficiencies "On Sunday, when those jets returned to Whiteman, their families were there — flags flying and tears flowing." —U.S. Air [...]
Harlem Hellfighters to Receive Congressional Gold Medal in September
Their bravery knew no bounds during the first World War, and come September the descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters will finally see their heroic loved ones receive the Congressional Gold Medal for their tenacity [...]
New York American Legion Post 873 Commemorates Centennial of Charter with Daily Taps at the National World War I Memorial
As the Great War raged in Europe, the United States prepared to enter the war in 1917. Men from all around a small hamlet near the shores of Lake Ontario in New York State [...]
Montana’s Fight for Free Speech: The Forgotten Law That Silenced a State in WWI
Spend more than five minutes in Montana and you’ll pick up on something really fast: we love our freedom and although we might not always agree with everything going on, we love our country.Montana is [...]
Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
The Treaty of Versailles World War I left behind a devastated landscape with over 30 million military casualties, decimated cities, and millions more civilians caught in the carnage. When the guns finally fell silent [...]