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How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch
World War I led to a revolution in timepiece technology. World War I is largely remembered for mud, trenches, and barbed wire, but it also marked a significant turning point in the history of timepieces. [...]
What the 1920s Can Teach Us About Creativity: Lessons from the Post-WWI Jazz Age Revolution
The 1920s, commonly known as the Roaring Twenties, serve as a rich source of insight into the power of creativity following a period of significant strife. After World War I, a wave of relief and [...]
Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call: The Heroic Story of WWI Telephone Operators
Several years ago I spent quite a bit of time studying the early 1900s through WWI. I read nonfiction and fiction about and from that era. So I was fascinated when I discovered Switchboard Soldiers: A [...]
The Christmas Party at Camp Upton 1918
Telephone Operators Quartered in U. S. Army Barracks Transform Their Home at Upton Into a Santa Claus Paradise CAMP UPTON!" called the conductor. The train came to a standstill, wheezing and coughing as its burden [...]
Campaign to win Congressional Gold Medal for the Hello Girls Featured in Podcast
The Hello Girls of the World War I US Army have never been officially recognized for the groundbreaking service they provided as America’s first women soldiers. In this call to action, an incredible group of [...]
Wreaths Across America gives Pennsylvania Legion post a chance to remember, honor & teach
National Wreaths Across America Day 2023 saw wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 4,000+ additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. Twenty-year-old Max Cavada, a Penn State [...]
Corporal Elmer Bowman & The First Gas Regiment
Thank you to the Doughboy Foundation for the opportunity to share the stories of men and women whose stories have otherwise become lost to time & obscurity. My name is Michael R. Santoro, I’m a [...]
Father Duffy on the Wait Before the Big Fight
It's the middle of July, 1915. The 165th Infantry (AKA the "Fighting Sixty-Ninth") is in the line east of Reims. The Germans are expected to launch their fifth major offensive of the year shortly. The [...]
Sabaton’s “History Rocks” WWI Project Deemed Tremendous Success By Museums Around The World
Sabaton’s recently concluded “History Rocks” museum charity project, which revolved around the global premiere of the heavy metal band’s animated film, "The War To End All Wars - The Movie", was a resounding success [...]
