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A “Gift” from the Great War—The Universal Passport System
A 1922 International Labor Organization's report succinctly summarized the impact of the war on international travel. It pointed out that for much of the 19th century, migration was, generally speaking, unhindered and each emigrant [...]
WWI Soldier’s Postcard from Home Helps Unite His Family After a Century
Dozens of mourners attended a memorial service in western Belgium. ZONNEBEKE, Belgium (AP) — A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite [...]
The Story of WWI Medal of Honor Recipient, Milo Lemert
“He gave his life for his country, and there wasn’t an ounce of cowardice in his big body. He died like a man and hero.” [...]
A Visit to the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City and Why We Should Remember World War I During America 250
As part of my research into Dr. Frank Boston and the Officers of Fort Des Moines, I recently visited the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. The museum contains more than [...]
Did Woodrow Wilson Have the Flu in Paris?
On the night of 3 April 1919, President Woodrow Wilson began to cough. His condition quickly worsened to the point that his personal doctor, Rear Admiral Cary Grayson NC (1878–1938), thought that Wilson might [...]
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
When World War I broke out in 1914, Edith Wharton's initial response was less as a storyteller in search of material than as a citizen and intrepid witness. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The House of [...]
“Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero” Returns Nationwide In A Newly Remastered Edition For America 250
Family animated feature inspired by the true story of America’s most decorated war dog will be presented through theatrical and community screenings in the nation’s 250th anniversary year As the United States approaches its [...]
Woodrow Wilson’s Legacy Is Loaded With Good and Bad, but His Work to Even the Economic Playing Field Is Often Overlooked
He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending WWI and strove to improve the plight of American workers. Today, his blind spots shroud most of his accomplishments Imagine American democracy as [...]
Doughboy Foundation honors America’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day 2026
This Memorial Day, the Doughboy Foundation honored America’s fallen heroes through a series of deeply moving tributes in Washington, D.C. The commemorative events included a wreath-laying by the Gold Star Mothers, a synchronized 16-bugler [...]
