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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 [...]
Grace Banker Victory Medal Presentation Ceremony to Take Place 105 Years After Her Return from World War 1
When the Doughboys returned home after World War 1, all received a Victory Medal for their honorable service. However, US Army Signal Corps Women Telephone Operators, known as the Hello Girls, returned to the news [...]
World War I Musical Memoir “The Story of a Rose” to Premiere at the Kennedy Center in May 2025
Broadway star Melissa Errico creates and stars in new performance bringing insight to the lives of the Doughboys of World War I Inspired by the story of her own family’s journey during World War I, Broadway [...]
A Stirring Monument to America’s Warriors
Sabin Howard’s A Soldier’s Journey brings a cinematic approach to the Great War—and defies the arrogance of Washington’s cultural elites. Sabin Howard’s engrossing 38-figure, high-relief sculpture—the centerpiece of Washington’s new National World War I Memorial, situated on [...]
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 [...]
Thanks to local production of Broadway musical, North Bay WWI vet finally gets gravestone, recognition
It was Maeve Smith's production of "The Hello Girls" in Sonoma earlier this year that ultimately led to Juliette Cortial Smith's burial site being properly marked. Garvin Thomas reports. Maeve Smith couldn’t have been more [...]
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 studies [...]
