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9 reasons why the 1911 should be America’s national weapon
There's a reason some U.S. troops still carry a 1911 over 100 years after WWI Throughout military history, weapons have become symbols of national pride for countries the world over; England has the English [...]
Patriotic Clothing Trends during WWI: A Peak into an American Trade Magazine
This year, the Library of Congress has commemorated America’s 250th anniversary by looking at how fashion has connected us through the decades. While browsing through the Library’s collections, we found evidence of these connections during World War I in our fashion trade [...]
97-Year-Old WWI ‘Sacred Soil’ Marker at Arlington Gets Full Restoration
The 250th birthday of the United States is also a reflection of the nation's global diplomacy, notably its long and friendly relationship with ally France. Both are coming together this weekend to honor American [...]
The Chemistry of World War I Gas
An enduring hallmark of WWI, along with the trenches and the mud, is the large-scale use of chemical weapons, commonly called simply "gas." Although chemical warfare caused less than one percent of the total [...]
Primary Sources from the Interwar Neutrality Debate
Analyze debates about neutrality in the leadup to World War I Overview of Neutrality Acts This collection of resources facilitates critical analysis of a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy history. It contains a [...]
Sentinels of Memory: How Personal Keepsakes Preserve World War I Service Stories
More than a century after the guns fell silent along the Western Front on November 11, 1918, the First World War has slipped entirely out of living memory. Every one of the 4.7 million [...]
These were the last surviving veterans of every major American war through World War I
A reminder that our World War II veterans won't be around forever. In 2023, the VA’s Veteran Population Projection (VetPop) Model counted 95,000. It estimated just 31,000 in 2026. And here we are. At last count [...]
German-Americans battle loyalty questions in World War I: Revisiting St. Louis’ history
Only one week into the Great War, thousands of German-Americans jammed Turner Hall, at 1508 Chouteau Avenue, to defend the Fatherland and their loyalty to America. A band played waltzes and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” [...]
America 250: What is being celebrated? Why? And How?
This article addresses those seemingly obvious questions with some thought provoking answers, and it offers an option for HOW YOU might honor this poignant moment in American history — with an idea that has [...]
