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NCSC Reveals the Newest Exhibit in Its Digital Wall of Spies: WWI Espionage in the USA
A new digital exhibit unveiled by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) highlights a lesser-known aspect of World War I (WWI) – the sabotage and espionage campaign carried out in the United States by [...]
Ukraine’s War Is Like World War I, Not World War II
The West is using the wrong analogy for Russia’s invasion—and worsening the outcome. It often seems as if the hawkish elements of the U.S. establishment have only ever heard of one war: World War [...]
A Brotherhood of Veterans Reunites a Doughboy’s Family with a Treasured Keepsake
Discovered in a shop in Oregon, a Doughboy’s worn New Testament in a shotgun ammo pouch has found its way back to his descendants through a chain of determined veterans.
Help Restore the Trees at the 316th Monument in France
A passionate student of American military history is leading a crowd-funded effort to restore the site of a critical but little-known WWI battle won by the Doughboys.
Wreath Laying at the National WWI Memorial Honors General Pershing’s Birthday
September 13, 2022 was the 162th birthday of General John J. Pershing, leader of the American Expeditionary Force that entered World War I and broke the stalemate that had devastated Europe.
America’s World War I Monument Gets Its Crowning Touch
One false move, and the clay figure he's spent 1,500 hours sculpting could crack. For a sculptor, that's a disaster equivalent to Gallipoli, or the Somme. "I'm going into battle," says Sabin Howard. "It's a critical moment.”
The Epic Vision Driving ‘A Soldier’s Journey’
When sculptor Sabin Howard’s ‘A Soldiers Journey’ is installed at the World War I Memorial in 2024, it will become the largest freestanding high relief bronze in the western hemisphere. A master figurative sculptor and authority on modern classicism, Sabin reflects on his methods, vision for the work and approach as an artist to the theme of war.
A New ‘Highway to History’ in Pennsylvania
Dr. Frank Erdman Boston was an honored WWI Veteran, hospital founder and the first African American Doctor to become a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Once forgotten by history, his memory has been rekindled by the people of Pennsylvania.
The Doughboy Foundation and Verizon Deliver the Lessons of WWI to a New Generation
Leveraging innovative digital resources, comprehensive and compelling WWI education for young adults is now available on the Verizon Innovative Learning portal. Teaching and Learning Resources with supporting teacher guides, student worksheets, primary sources and video documentaries are free to educators.
