World War I
World War I Letters From Generals to Doughboys Voice the Sorrow of Fighting a War
An exhibition at the National Postal Museum displays a rare letter from General John Pershing
These Powerful Posters Persuaded Americans It Was Time to Join the Fight
The Smithsonian offers a rare opportunity to see an original iconic Uncle Sam "I Want You" poster, among others, of the World War I era
Why It Matters Whether Students Learn About World War I in American History or World History Class
Some of the most important lessons of the Great War get lost between the two approaches
How World War I Influenced the Evolution of Modern Medicine
Medical technology and roles during World War I are highlighted in a new display at the National Museum of American History
Women On the Frontlines of WWI Came to Operate Telephones
The “Hello Girls” risked their lives to run military communications—and were denied recognition when they returned home
How Woodrow Wilson’s War Speech to Congress Changed Him – and the Nation
In 70 days in 1917, President Wilson converted from peace advocate to war president
World War I Letters Show Theodore Roosevelt's Unbearable Grief After the Death of his Son
A rich trove of letters in the new book “My Fellow Soldiers” tells the stories of generals, doughboys, doctors and nurses, and those on the home front
The Complex Maneuvering of WWI's Biggest Naval Battle
On May 31, 1916, a small skirmish between British and German warships would pave the way for the biggest naval confrontation of WWI
Hundreds of Liquor Bottles, Downed by British Soldiers during WWI, Found in Israel
For nine months, the troops waited for orders to advance into Jerusalem. And while they waited, they drank
How the Liberty Bell Won the Great War
As it entered World War I, the United States was politically torn and financially challenged. An American icon came to the rescue
What Did WWI Soldiers Leave Behind in Their Secret Bunkers?
The French-German border is littered with as many as 500 underground sites used during World War I. Researcher Jeff Gusky explores them
What Do Native American Carvings in French WWI Quarries Mean?
Why is there a Native American canoe carved in an abandoned quarry inhabited by U.S. soldiers during WWI?
During (and After) WWII, Some States Had Year-Round Daylight Saving Time
A 1963 'Time Magazine' article called it "a chaos of time"
These Fake Trees Were Used as Spy Posts on the Front Lines of World War I
On the Western Front, meticulously crafted iron trees were used by both sides to conceal enemy forces
Russia’s February Revolution Was Led by Women on the March
How the downfall of the Romanovs finally came about 100 years ago
The Century-Long History of Tapping Wall Street to Run the Government
Looking to the one-percent to lead the country goes back to the era of World War I
The 'Queen of the Sky' Is Finally Getting Her Due
On her birthday, we're remembering Bessie Coleman's incredible achievements
What Did President Wilson Mean When He Called for “Peace Without Victory” 100 Years Ago?
The iconic speech revealed the possibilities and the inherent problems with Wilsonian idealism
This Hollywood Titan Foresaw the Horrors of Nazi Germany
Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures, wrote hundreds of affidavits to help refugees escape Europe
One of the World’s Largest Dada Collections Can Now Be Viewed Online
The freewheeling art movement didn’t lend itself to posterity
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