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When the United States entered WWI, all four of President Theodore Roosevelt’s sons enlisted, but only three returned home
Throughout U.S. history, many presidents arrived at the nation’s highest office having served in the military, with 31 serving in the armed forces. That dedication to duty often ran in their families, as illustrated by [...]
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 [...]
20 Vintage Photos of Everyday Life During WWI
These rarely seen photos offer a glimpse into the everyday realities of the era: from emotional goodbyes at train stations and women stepping into new roles at home, to schoolchildren doing their part and [...]
Test Your Knowledge: WWI & Roaring Twenties Quiz
Think you can ace this World War I quiz and Roaring Twenties trivia? Dive in now! Get ready to make history with our WWI Roaring Twenties Quiz! Test your U.S. History Quiz prowess by [...]
General John J. Pershing, America’s WWI Commander
On this day, July 15, 1948, America lost General John J. Pershing, the commander who led U.S. forces to victory in World War I. A lifelong soldier, his career spanned decades of conflict and [...]
Book Review: Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
Book Description In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed telephone operators who [...]
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 [...]
Postcard of Veterans Vocational School after World War I
On November 29, 1918, shortly after World War I ended, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed, “This nation has no more solemn obligation than healing the hurts of our wounded and restoring our disabled men to [...]
