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November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby
Experience a one-of-a-kind multimedia event by historian John Monsky, featuring bold musical storytelling performed by acclaimed Broadway vocalists, live music by Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and more. Click image above to order tickets -- [...]
Cheers of Joy – Lingering Sorrow
The Union County, NJ Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is proud to host Erik L. Burro, historian and photographer, to give a presentation about [...]
WWI Battlefilm: Motion Pictures of the ‘Great War’
Have you ever seen Doughboys go over the top and charge into “No Man’s Land”? The year is 1918. American “Doughboys” claw their way over the top of their trenches and charge into “No Man’s [...]
First Native American to enlist in World War I honored in bridge dedication in Cannonball, ND
CANNONBALL, N.D. (KFYR) - In April, Governor Doug Burgum signed five bills naming several bridges on North Dakota state highways in honor of military veterans. Friday, one of those bridges was dedicated to Albert Grass, [...]
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 [...]
