Fighting for Respect: Black Soldiers in World War I In addition to being a major global turning point, World War I saw Blacks making huge contribution to the U.S. war effort.
From Waterloo to the Marne: The Road to World War I Waterloo and the Marne are separated by 180 miles, and a century of history of politics that ultimately led to the outbreak...
WWI Vet Recalls Hero 'Who Gave His Life at a Young Age Without a Thought' "Nature deals life and death in her own way, so when Gabriel blows his horn, I'm ready" ... A World War I veteran recounts...
Isolationist Publisher Pens Account of the Russian Front During World War I Isolationist publisher Robert R. McCormick's legacy includes the First Division Museum and an account of the WWI Russian...
This Future President Turned a Burly WWI Troop into a Crack Combat Unit When the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, Harry Truman reenlisted with the National Guard, where he was elected...
5 Reasons Why Chesty Puller is a Marine Corps Legend Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller was a Marine’s Marine. A bonafide badass leatherneck, with the scars to prove it. Here are 5...
What a World War I Soldier Wrote to His Mother Officer candidate Sylvester Benjamin Butler writes to his mother about his experiences during World War I.
How a Race Riot Involving an Army Unit Led to the Largest Murder Trial in US History The Houston Race Riot of 1917 involved an all-Black battalion from the 24th Infantry Regiment and resulted in the execution...
The World War I Memorial Has a Doughboy in Full Uniform Playing 'Taps' Every Night The doughboy plays Taps to honor those who were killed in World War I and everyone who has served their country since.
These 3 Black National Guard Units Served with Distinction in WWI The National Guard's history is replete with examples of African Americans who served with distinction.
Proposed Transfer of Guard Units to Space Force Sparks Opposition from 48 Governors, 5 US Territories While a handful of U.S. governors had spoken out against the plan over the last few weeks, this latest letter marks the most...
Veterans Scammed Out of GI Bill Benefits Could Get Benefits Restored Under House-Passed Bill Advocates for student veterans applauded its passage in the House as a key milestone in fixing an injustice facing those...
Fired After 6 Months: Army Sacks Commander of Germany Unit Meant to Bolster NATO Against Russia Lt. Col. Eric Ackles, commander of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, was relieved of command, the service...
Retired Captain of First US Nuclear Submarine Celebrates Turning 100 in Spokane Frank Fogarty knew nothing about nuclear physics on ships when he got pulled from his Korean War submarine duty to interview...
Why Israel Is So Determined to Launch an Offensive in Rafah. And Why So Many Oppose It Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global...