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Brigham Young University

World War I Document Archive: The War With Germany, a Statistical Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy document, written at the end of World War I, is filled with statistics pertaining to every facet imaginable of the United States' participation in World War I. The chapters look at the men who served, the munitions, battles,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Naacp: The New Negro Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Look through the items in this Library of Congress exhibition, NAACP: A Century in the Fight for Freedom. This part of the exhibition deals with events the NAACP was involved with in the early 20th century just before the Great...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: September 12: H. L. Mencken & Saint Mihiel Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and career of H.L. Mencken and an overview of the Saint-Mihiel Offensive, which began on September 12, 1918, in France. In addition, find links to other sites in the Library of Congress pertaining to the offensive in...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: The Sinking of the Tuscania

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed account of the sinking of the Tuscania by a German U-Boat. Includes images and firsthand accounts of the attack.
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Women in Military Service for America Memorial: Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the work of nurses in the military in Europe during World War I. In addition to the text description, you can see primary source pictures of identity documents and instructions for applying bandages.
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Eyes of the Army: Photographs From the Meuse Argonne Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
Find five photographs, and a description, of the battlefield in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the last major offensive of World War I. From a collection presented by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: The American Expeditionary Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the development and training of the troops in the American Expeditionary Forces as they left the U.S. to fight in Europe.
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American Heritage: America's Bloodiest Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this riveting account of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive told through the experiences of some American doughboys themselves. Background information is provided, but an emphasis on personal experiences makes this a great resource....
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: Women and the War Effort

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why women were recruited to join the American Expeditionary Forces in in France. Read sections from The Stars and Stripes extolling women and womanhood during World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Pershing Launches Attack

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the American Expeditionary Force, led by General John J. Pershing, and its successful campaigns after the U.S entrance into World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Joseph Pershing

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography of General John J. Pershing, head of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. Read about his military career before the war and his life after it.
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Other

News Archives: How Women Helped Win the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the roles women played in the military and domestically during World War I.
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Other

In Their Words: The Meuse Argonne: A Decisive Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this overview of what became known as the Meuse-Argonne Campaign, the last major battle of World War I. Included is a section with personal accounts of soldiers involved in the campaign, and pictures of artifacts related to the battle.
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The Great War Primary Document Archive: York, Alvin C. Sergeant

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a brief biographical sketch of Sergeant Alvin C. York who fought in France during World War I.
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Kansas Historical Society

Kansas State Historical Society: Kansapedia: James G. Harbord

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a brief biographical sketch of Kansas born soldier James G. Harbord who is best known for his work with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
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Other

Sergeant York Project: The Offensive in the Meuse Argonne

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the operations of the American Expeditionary Forces at Meuse/Argonne between September 26 and November 10, 1918.