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Black Tom explosion on July 30, 1916 made Lady Liberty’s torch off-limits after WWI
This photo shows the Statue of Liberty seen from the torch. A photo of the Statue of Liberty's torch on display at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876. The statue was completed in 1884 [...]
“Churchill Sank the Lusitania to Get America into the War”
On 7 May 1915, Royal Mail Ship Lusitania was sunk within sight of land by a German submarine. Of her 1962 passengers and crew, 1199 (some estimates are higher) lost their lives. In the midst [...]
“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 [...]
