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My Journey to Discover the Author of a World War I Diary, and Tell His Story
Student sleuth tracks century-old clues to identify author of lost World War I diary After the school year ended at Bennington College, I found myself with nothing to do. I still wanted to research, so [...]
Doughboy MIA For August 2023: First Lieutenant Sidney Paul Thompson
A man is only missing if he is forgotten. Awarded France’s Croix de Guerre with Palm Shot for his actions on 5 July 1918 while flying only his third mission of the war on July [...]
It’s a golden jubilee for the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
September 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the Veterans Administration’s stewardship of national cemeteries, the shrines honoring the final resting places of almost five million men and women who protected and served our country. The [...]
World War One & Aviation Weekend at American Heritage Museum
The American Heritage Museum presents the World War One and Aviation Event Weekend at our museum and airfield in Hudson / Stow, MA September 16 & 17 Real aviation history takes to the skies each [...]
War and Evolution: The 20 Ways World War I Reshaped the United States
You’ve probably studied World War I, but have you ever considered how it truly revolutionized the US? It wasn’t just about politics and economics; society, technology, and even gender roles were dramatically transformed. Let’s delve [...]
Beyond the Battlefield: 10+ Ways World War I Reshaped American Women’s Lives
The aftermath of World War I ushered in significant shifts in the U.S., particularly in women’s roles. As men left for the battlefront, women entered professions and responsibilities previously reserved for their male counterparts. This [...]
How America’s Love For Baseball Shaped The Grenades Developed For US Troops During World War I
The United States military entered World War I in the spring of 1917. It quickly became clear that American doughboys were ill-equipped for fighting in the trenches of Europe. One crucial tool they lacked was [...]
Memorial Park’s history as site of 1917 Houston Mutiny commemorated in new exhibit
A new historical exhibit coming to Memorial Park will commemorate the anniversary of the 1917 Houston Mutiny and Riots, a World War I-era event that took place prior to the park's establishment when it was [...]
Review: Soldiers Don’t Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War
“They roll about,” wrote Brown of his subjects, “gripping at the sides of the stretcher, or rolling on the floor, tearing at their hair with their hands, contorting themselves in every possible way, foaming at [...]
