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WWI Essentials

Learn the essentials about World War I and understand the key events and impacts of the war.

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Military History

Investigate the events of WWI, and the experience of its soldiers, to understand how conflicts were decided through warfare.

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Science & Technology

The war changed science and technology around the world. Learn more how this conflict impacted scientific development.

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Social Shifts

Revolution, Suffrage and Civil Rights - Learn more about global shifts in society in the early 20th century.

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U.S. History

Explore the participation of the United States in World War I, and how the war forever changed America.

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World War I changed everything, including how humanity expressed itself through the culture and arts of the time.

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The Bonus March – Vince Vaise

Learn why veterans of WWI, in a racially integrated movement, marched on Washington D.C. in 1932 and how they created a camp at Anacostia Park.

African American History and WWI

As Black men and women strove to “make the world safe for democracy” in World War I they also faced battles for equality – overseas and at home.

Native Americans in WWI: Courage and Sacrifice

Native Americans, like millions around the world, were moved to action during World War I, highlighting a strong commitment in a global struggle that often overlooked their own rights and...

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