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World War I and Its Impact on Universities in the US
When asking the question “When was World War I?” and immediately answering that the war lasted from 1914 to 1918, we should consider the following important fact. For the United States, 1917 was the [...]
How ‘Dazzle Camouflage’ Painted on Ships Helped Them Evade Torpedoes During World War I
Sam Denby of Half as Interesting explained the history behind the widely used “dazzle camouflage”, which was painted on ships to help evade naval torpedoes during World War I. This is dazzle camouflage, and it’s probably the most popular [...]
Join us for “Over There: In the Footsteps of the Doughboys”
Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of the Doughboys? To tread the earth where they gave their last full measure, or pay respects at their gravesites? To understand the pivotal moments [...]
Doughboy Foundation kicks off America 250 commemoration with ceremony honoring American and French soldiers KIA 1776-2026
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Daily Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C. honored 2LT Ferdinand Capdevielle and 2LT Kiffin Rockwell. 2LT Capdevielle, a (French-rooted) U.S. citizen, enlisted in the French Foreign [...]
National Guard, French army leaders mark shared history, alliance in ceremony
National Guard senior leaders joined French army leaders in a ceremony Tuesday marking the longstanding alliance between the U.S. and France and honoring the sacrifices of service members from both countries. U.S. Army Brig. [...]
Verdun and the Price of Endurance
After the U.S. declaration of war, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) under General John J. Pershing were determined to avoid being mired in similar battles of attrition. The Battle of Verdun, fought from February [...]
Unveiling WWI-era signatures of Bonner millworkers
BONNER, Mont. — So much of our life is defined by the work we do. We take pride in successfully completing a project or product. We sign our name to a job well done. NBC [...]
How World War I Service Shaped Modern Military Civil Rights Laws
When the United States entered World War I in 1917, it did more than mobilize an army. It mobilized a nation’s legal system for a challenge it had never faced before. Millions of Americans [...]
Sergeant Stubby: World War I’s Most Famous Dog
Quick Take Sergeant Stubby provided emotional comfort to World War I soldiers, offering companionship and morale support amid constant fear and trauma. His presence in hospitals and among wounded troops reflected an early, informal [...]
