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The Williams Show: Courage, Creativity, and Innovation in World War I Aviation
(Note: This article was originally written during the Spring 2024 University of Wisconsin-Madison’s “World War I Wisconsin” course, taught by Dr. Leslie Bellais.) In the evening strike on August 23, 1918, aviator Rodney D. Williams [...]
The Forgotten African American Soldiers of World War I: Their Fight for Equality
World War I, often referred to as "The War to End All Wars," profoundly shaped the American nation, not just in terms of global positioning but also in domestic social dynamics. Among the millions [...]
Will Hispanic Doughboy from El Paso get Medal of Honor?
Pvt. Marcelino Serna's heroics and lethal effectiveness on the battlefield, where he killed more than two dozen enemy soldiers in a single fight, made him was one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers in [...]
This Cape Cod Town Was Shelled By Germany During World War I
Were you aware that Germany attacked Cape Cod during World War I? It happened on July 21, 1918, in Orleans, some 65.2 miles east of New Bedford. The attack, involving a German U-boat, was [...]
A Biologist Tells The Story Of ‘Cher Ami’—The World’s Most Famous War Pigeon
World War I was a time of great military advancement. New to the battlefield were impressive inventions such as armored tanks, machine guns, airplanes, submarines and field telephones. But the armies of WWI weren’t [...]
How WWI Sparked Population Shifts in the United States
World War I (WWI) was a global conflict that left a lasting mark on nearly every corner of the globe, including the United States. While the war is often remembered for its devastating battles [...]
When Americans spent Christmas and New Year’s freezing in Russia
As World War I ended, thousands of American troops were fighting in the early stages of Russia’s civil war. 106 years ago, American troops were in a pitched battle for control of villages in [...]
Journey Log: Centennial – Fourth Ride, Part 1
(Editor’s Note: The origin and first three legs of John Sterkendries’ American WWI journeys are chronicled here and here. Media coverage of his project can be found here and here.) I would like to dedicate this [...]
Sculpting Our Nation’s Story with America’s Michelangelo
World War I was a war the American people didn’t want. In 2015, the World War I Centennial Commission launched a design competition to support the creation of a National WWI Memorial in our nation’s capital. [...]
