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Tara Zahra On Anti-Globalization After WWI
Her book is a fascinating look at the interwar years — with many parallels to today. Tara Zahra is a writer and academic. She’s currently the Hanna Holborn Gray Professor of East European History [...]
World War I takes center stage at reopened Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
The Air and Space Museum unveiled a stunning renovation. Here are the must-sees. Walk off the National Mall and through the new glass entrance of the National Air and Space Museum, and you’re greeted [...]
100th Anniversary of the Bladensburg Peace Cross
On Monday, First Liberty was in Maryland for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Bladensburg Peace Cross. The Peace Cross stands as a 40-foot-tall tribute to 49 service members from Prince George’s County who gave their lives [...]
WWI Battleship USS Texas Finds Permanent Home in Galveston
The deal to permanently moor the historic battleship, the former USS Texas (BB-35), at the Port of Galveston was finalized this week, the ship’s non-profit foundation announced. The announcement secures a plan to berth the World [...]
The Making of “The Intelligence War in Latin America 1914-1922”
How the Book and Website Came to Be To a child, a dented French Adrian helmet, a crusty German pickelhaube, a deformed leather gas mask and a rusty bayonet were enchanting icons. They silently [...]
The Doughboy Foundation’s ‘REMEMBER US: The Fight for America’s World War I Memorial’ Wins Telly Awards Silver
The Doughboy Foundation's 'REMEMBER US: The Fight for America’s World War I Memorial' video documentary chronicling the construction of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC has been named Silver Winner in [...]
I Answered the Call to Volunteer at The Military Women’s Memorial
I began volunteering at the Military Women's Memorial (MWM) after deciding to participate in my school's internship program, otherwise known as the Highlander Internship Program (HIP). It was an opportunity for High School seniors [...]
WWI Howitzer rededicated at Pittsford Veteran Memorial Park
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) — A piece of military history was honored Thursday as members of the Rayson-Miller American Legion Post 899 held a rededication ceremony at Pittsford Veterans Memorial Park. The focus of the [...]
20 Photos and Facts From World War I
These aren’t just old pictures; they capture raw emotion, moments of quiet strength, and scenes that speak volumes about the human cost of war. Whether it’s a soldier’s worn expression or a glimpse of [...]
