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“History Rocks” World War I project hits important milestone
Over 100 (and counting!) museums to participate in the worldwide premiere of “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” The countdown begins. With just over one month left until Sabaton’s “History Rocks” museum [...]
Thomas Neibaur’s bravery in World War I
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Neibaur was the first Latter Day Saint to receive the honor. “Private Thomas Neibaur is [...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Osmond Ingram in World War I
When a torpedo came toward Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Osmond Kelly Ingram's ship in World War I, he knew he had to do whatever he could to save lives. Ingram couldn't keep the ship [...]
Charlie Chaplin, other stars promote Liberty Bonds on Wall Street in 1918
In 1918, Charlie Chaplin stood on Wall Street in New York City, drawing a massive crowd of 20,000 people at the base of the United States Sub-Treasury building (now known as Federal Hall). His purpose [...]
Throwback Thursday: Meet John Henry Pruitt & the Trench Heroes of World War I
American bravery in the first World War was writ large and small, and punctuated with buckshot and bullets. World War I changed everything about the way wars would be fought from then on, [...]
US Navy and Marine Corps aviation in World War One
A chapter from Key Publishing’s new book “Contact! Early US Naval and Marine Corps Aviation, 1911-1918” by Alan C Carey At the outbreak of war, the Army and Navy had little idea of how to [...]
ABMC and the Smithsonian American Art Museum partner to release unique centennial book
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) has partnered with the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and created a unique book “Time Will Not Dim – ABMC A Century of Service, 1923 – 2023,” which will [...]
U.S. Naval War College Hosts Sixth Annual Cardines Classic Army Navy Baseball Game
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted its sixth annual "Cardines Classic" baseball game at Cardines Field in downtown Newport, Oct. 6. Designed to be both fun and educational, the event commemorates American servicemembers’ involvement [...]
Shipwreck society uncovers World War I-era freighter, 100 years after sinking on Lake Superior
A shipwreck was recently discovered for the first time since its untimely final voyage on Lake Superior, 100 years ago today. The World War I-era steel bulk freighter was recently discovered by the Great Lakes [...]
