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The enduring mystery of a Navy ship that sank in the Bermuda Triangle
The USS Cyclops' last message: "Weather Fair, All Well." Named after a mythological one-eyed figure, the USS Cyclops just disappeared. The U.S. Navy bulk cargo ship departed Barbados for Baltimore on a scheduled nine-day voyage. The [...]
Notable Medical Researchers from World War
Some of the greatest medical researchers of the 20th century served in World War I, often gaining insights and motivation for their later accomplishments from their wartime experiences. Medicine and medical research are two of [...]
The March that Made the GI Bill: The Complex, Unfinished Legacy of the Bonus Army
Most people know about the GI Bill, which has extended a number of benefits to American Veterans since the end of World War II. However, many people have never heard of the Bonus Army, [...]
Million Dollar Barrage: American Field Artillery in the Great War
Million Dollar Barrage: American Field Artillery in the Great War, By Justin G. Prince The numerous innovations in the conduct of war at the start of the 20th century are well known to most [...]
ABMC Sacred Soil Returns to Arlington Through Gold Star Mothers’ Tribute
Restored marker honors Americans who fell on the battlefields of World War I Today, a historic Sacred Soil Marker at Arlington National Cemetery has been restored, renewing a nearly century-old symbol of remembrance that [...]
The 4th of July 1918 for the AEF
The Fourth of July holiday is an occasion for the United States of America to celebrate and commemorate the birth of the nation. It is interesting to recall how this holiday was celebrated during [...]
9 reasons why the 1911 should be America’s national weapon
There's a reason some U.S. troops still carry a 1911 over 100 years after WWI Throughout military history, weapons have become symbols of national pride for countries the world over; England has the English [...]
Patriotic Clothing Trends during WWI: A Peak into an American Trade Magazine
This year, the Library of Congress has commemorated America’s 250th anniversary by looking at how fashion has connected us through the decades. While browsing through the Library’s collections, we found evidence of these connections during World War I in our fashion trade [...]
97-Year-Old WWI ‘Sacred Soil’ Marker at Arlington Gets Full Restoration
The 250th birthday of the United States is also a reflection of the nation's global diplomacy, notably its long and friendly relationship with ally France. Both are coming together this weekend to honor American [...]
