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/
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