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Thoughts While Visiting the U.S. National World War I Memorial
The other day I went and stood in front of the new section of the World War I memorial in Washington, DC and looked at it. Memorials are meant to make you feel something. [...]
Comity, Rivalry, and the Real Drivers of War
The Great War’s example should discourage us from reducing Sino-American tensions to ideological differences. Winston Churchill reflected that “no part of the Great War compares in interest with its opening.” A century later, the origins [...]
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 [...]
