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Wonder why WWI is ‘The Great War’? This Missouri museum has answers
The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Missouri aims to help today's citizens remember and understand the Great War and how it impacted the global community, according to its mission statement. The Liberty Memorial [...]
The Tragic 100-Year Mystery of a Missing WWI Hero—and the Two Forgotten Clues That Finally Solved It
It took a century for the family of Private 1st Class Charles McAllister to finally find closure. The level of carnage in World War I led many to believe it was “the War to End All [...]
The Trade-Off Between Innovation and Practicality in World War I Weapons
America showed up late to the fight. By the time U.S. troops landed in France in 1917, they were hauling a strange mix of gear — some of it brand new, some of it [...]
Remembering a WWI Veteran: Capt. Fred Zinn, French Foreign Legion & U.S. Army Air Service
Recently The Military Times ran a feature article by Jon Guttman about how, on 7 October 1918, Cpl. Ralyn Hill, an Illinois National Guardsman in the 33rd Division, heroically rescued an injured pilot from a crash-landed [...]
From Forgotten Hero to State Recognition: Honoring the Legacy of WWI Veteran, Dr. Frank Boston
In a ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, George Whitehair was recognized by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Josh Shapiro for his work bringing renewed attention to the life and legacy of [...]
Woodrow Wilson Asks Congress to Declare War on Germany
Presidential campaign promises can be easier to make than to keep. Presidents win elections by making promises to voters. Sometimes they break those promises. Donald Trump is an obvious case in point. He campaigned [...]
First American to Die in the Great War?—Remembering Edward Mandell Stone, French Foreign Legion
The First American to die in the First World War was Harvard graduate, Edward Mandell Stone (1888–1915). He completed his work for the A.B. degree in 1907, and during his senior year studied in [...]
In WWI, some soldiers traded future health & well-being to get away from the battlefield
During World War I, the average lifespan of a soldier in the trenches was alarmingly short—approximately six weeks. In that brief time, many soldiers faced death by artillery fire, bayonet wounds, or the horrific [...]
A Hundred Years of Native American Veteran Care Began After WWI
Native Americans have served the United States with honor, loyalty, and bravery since the Revolutionary War (1775-1782). Despite facing discrimination, many Native American Veterans volunteered for service throughout the centuries, making significant contributions on [...]
