President Wilson and others speak of America’s lofty virtues, the contribution of immigrant soldiers, and a desire for a new, free, rules-based international order while celebrating the fourth of July at Mount Vernon. In Paris, the French hold their own massive celebration, as the European allies express their gratitude to the Americans. Meanwhile, the US Navy continues to grow in ships and manpower.
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/23/102712800.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/23/102712799.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/23/102712854.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/24/102713653.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/25/102713961.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/25/102713963.pdf
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/27/102714713.pdf
https://encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net/article/naval_warfare_usa
The Great War Project
Historian Mike Shuster details the events of this week in 1918. The war enters a new phase characterized by chaos on all fronts. In the west, “it is now open warfare”, according to a soldier's diary, with rapid movement of men and vehicles as the Allies try to press their advantage over Germany. In the east, German troops continue to grab territory from the disintegrated Russian Empire. And in the United States, prominent socialist Eugene Debs is sentenced to 10 years in prison for speaking out against the war.
http://greatwarproject.org/2018/06/24/a-provocative-anti-war-speech/
America Emerges: Military Stories from WW1
Dr. Edward Lengel takes us through the U.S. 2nd Division’s July 1st assault on the German-held town of Vaux, a critical victory for the still-developing outfit.
http://www.edwardlengel.com/portfolio/thunder-and-flames-americans-in-the-crucible-of-combat-1917-1918/
http://www.edwardlengel.com/army-brigade-action-capture-vaux-1918/
https://www.facebook.com/EdwardLengelAuthor/
http://www.edwardlengel.com/about/
Great War Channel
Check out our friends at the Great War Channel, who just released a special episode on the Harlem Hellfighters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4dirfiokh0
World War One Now Commission News
The Commission’s own Betsy Anderson joins us to discuss Bells of Peace, a program that encourages the tolling of Bells at 11 am, on November 11th, 2018, to commemorate the Armistice.
www.ww1cc.org/bells
Historians Corner
Dr. Jay Winter, a renowned historian, speaks with Theo Mayer about the impact of WW1 on historical memory.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-morrison-winter-20140625-column.html
http://www.dw.com/en/world-war-i-created-new-culture-of-mourning/a-17233945
https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-War-between-History-Century/dp/0300110685
Updates from the States
Christine Pittsley discusses the Connecticut State Library’s “Remembering WWI Project”, which engages local communities to shed light on Connecticut’s WW1 history.
https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2017/summer/statement/connecticut-remembers-world-war-i-through-letters-diaries-and-other-personal-possessions
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35851072/families-meet-to-share-history-of-loved-ones-in-world-war-i
https://apnews.com/afcf1bea88b44bf0bdc6cc9ca20f1551
https://ctstatelibrary.org/remembering-world-war-one-2/
http://ctinworldwar1.org/digitization-days/
100 Cities/100 Memorials
Kevin Fitzpatrick, a New York City-based author and program director for that city’s World War I Centennial Committee, and Major Jared Nichols, an active-duty army officer, discuss the ongoing memorial restorations on Governor’s Island.
www.ww1cc.org/100cities
http://governorsislandguide.com/?p=951
http://eastcoastdoughboys.com/governors-island-2018/
Speaking WW1
This week on Speaking WW1, our phrase is “War Effort”, meaning the collective struggle of an entire nation to defeat the enemy.
http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/225589#eid15332372
Articles and Posts
This week’s highlights from the Dispatch: award winning WW1 themed student projects, remembering Quentin Roosevelt, a new book about the only U-Boat attack on U.S. soil, WWrite blog, Story of Service, and our official merchandise.
http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html
http://www.ww1cc.org/dispatch
The Buzz
Katherine Akey highlights our recent social media activity, including an article about efforts to get WW1 memorials and cemeteries recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, footage of post-war Paris on Facebook, and a restored WW1-era Harley Davidson in action on Instagram.
https://www.stripes.com/news/europe/france-belgium-seek-unesco-recognition-for-wwi-memorials-1.534494
https://www.facebook.com/musiquefranco/videos/10207775402411127/?hc_ref=ARTuww1xobGk6c34jEPEK4sFp6jN4OGx_RDy3T7oJ5hWRMwi2YMO1CfbbwzKYhcRmB0
https://www.instagram.com/operationtwinlinks/
Episode #29, Launching the Lottery | The Storyteller & The Historian | Governors Island WW1 History Weekend | NZ "Luck of the Dray" | Youtube's Extra Credits channel and more...
Episode #28, Farewell to James Nutter | Poland in WW1 | Government federalizes US Shipbuilding | Junior Master Gardener Poppy Project | They Also Served but were overlooked and more...
Episode #27, Espionage Act attack on bill of rights | Logistics | Eat WWI in NYC | One Woman show on WWI Nurses | President Trump to Paris for WWI Commemorative event and much more...
Episode #26, June 28, 2017 | What's a Chautauqua!!? Harley Davidson in WW1, The Red Cross we know today, Aviator Lewis Bennet, many events in France - and more...
Episode #25, June 21, 2017 - Where Are The Americans!? Cylinder recording archives - National History Day WW1 Award winners and more...
Episode #24, Flag Day 1917-like not other, Wondering about Wonder Woman, Liberty Bonds rock it, The violin of Private Howard, AND more
Episode #23, "Over There" Hit song turns 100, "Billy Bishop Goes To War", Soldiers executed for having PTSD, and Lovin' the Donut Lassies June 7, 2017
Episode #22, May 31, 2017 - War bonds, fake news, prostitutes, shoes, trucks and draft dodgers!
Episode #21, May 24, 2017 - First US Army personnel land 100 years ago this week
Episode #20, May 17, 2017 -National WW1 Memorial gets OK to proceed
Episode #19, May 10, 2017 - Mother's day special and Monkey Glands
Episode #18, May 3, 2017 - Boeing historian insight on Bill Boeing and Sgt. Stubby the film update
Episode #17 - April 26, 2017
Episode #16 - April 19, 2017
Episode #15 - April 12, 2017
Episode #14 - April 5, 2017
Episode #13 - March 29, 2017
Episode #12 - March 22, 2017
Episode #11 - Special Edition - Press Conference
Episode #10 - March 15, 2017
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