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Centennial Event Honors Portland, OR Joan of Arc Statue & American Doughboys
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1925, a large crowd gathered for the dedication of the Joan of Arc statue that graces Coe Circle in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It was erected to [...]
National Lingerie Day: How World War I revolutionized women’s underwear and popularized the modern bra
As the U.S. celebrates National Lingerie Day, we take a look back at the beginnings of the modern bra. Today, April 25, is National Lingerie Day in the United States - but it could just [...]
Rep. Vince Fong awards Purple Heart to family of WWI veteran Andreas Cagoulides
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Rep. Vince Fong posthumously awarded a Purple Heart to the family of deceased service member Private First Class Andreas (Andrew) Cagoulides, U.S. Army. Cagoulides was born in 1892 and immigrated to [...]
WWI U.S. Army Units: Formation, Uniforms, and Enduring Legacy
Introduction World War I was a pivotal moment in American military history. When the United States entered the conflict in 1917, it was quickly thrust into a global battle that demanded rapid expansion and [...]
National Museum of the US Army at Fort Belvoir, VA to dedicate Unit Tribute to WWI “Hello Girls”
The recently opened National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA, is an award-winning facility with the theme “Soldiers Stories,” highlighting the experiences of the men and women who have served [...]
Is there any danger from NJ World War I munitions plant explosion a century ago?
SAYREVILLE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reached out to about 100 property owners in the Ernston Road area to determine if further environmental cleanup is needed after a huge munitions plant [...]
How Black Newspapers Became a Threat to the U.S. Government During WWI
The Power of the Black Press During World War I, Black newspapers weren’t just sources of news—they were lifelines for Black communities. At a time when mainstream white newspapers ignored or distorted Black experiences, [...]
The Renaissance of American Art: Sabin Howard and the Grand Liberty Arch, A Monument for Our Time
In this episode of the PoliticIt Podcast, sculptor Sabin Howard shares his journey from a young artist in New York to becoming a modern-day Michelangelo, capturing the spirit of humanity through monumental art. Join [...]
This Day in Aviation History: 23 April 2019, First U.S. “Ace” in World War I
23 April 1918: at 09:55 a.m., near Saint-Gobain, France, 1st Lieutenant Paul Frank Baer, 103rd Aero Squadron (Pursuit), shot down an enemy Albatross C two-place biplane. This was Baer’s fifth victory in aerial combat, [...]
