The US Centennial Commission has paid tribute to the vital role of American women in WW1 ahead of this week’s events marking US entry into the Great War in April 1917.
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‘In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace’ – America marks WWI Centennial
100 years to the day after America entered the Great War, the anniversary has been marked with a US Centennial Commission remembrance event at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
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100 Years Ago: America declares war on Germany
The US finally entered the First World War on 6 April 1917, ending President Wilson’s attempts to stay neutral, as Patrick Gregory explains.
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100 Years Ago: America declares war on Germany
The US finally entered the First World War on 6 April 1917, ending President Wilson's attempts to stay neutral, as Patrick Gregory explains.
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‘In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace’ – US Centennial report from Kansas City
CN contributor Dr Jillian Davidson reports from the April 6 commemorations marking the 2017 Centennial of US entry into World War I.
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The False Armistice – 7 November 1918
In a special article for Centenary News, James Smith describes how news broke prematurely of an end to the First World War.
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The False Armistice – 7 November 1918
In a special article for Centenary News, James Smith describes how news broke prematurely of an end to the First World War.
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Researchers win Centennial tribute for lost US WW1 sailor
As America marks Memorial Day this Monday (May 29), Great War researchers have won recognition for a sailor missing from the roll of honour, reports Patrick Gregory.
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100 Years Ago: Americans register for Great War draft
In June 1917, millions of American men went to their local draft boards to register under the Selective Service Act – the first step in a conscription process for WWI.
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100 Years Ago: Americans register for Great War draft
In June 1917, millions of American men went to their local draft boards to register under the Selective Service Act – the first step in a conscription process for WWI.
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