First World War
First World war.com: George Creel
This site gives a biography of George Creel (1876-1953) including his pro-war efforts and role in heading the U.S. World War One propaganda effort.
Library of Congress
Loc: u.s. Participation in the Great War (World War One)
A comprehensive overview of the Progressive Era to New Era (1900-1929) through the use of primary sources provided by the Library of Congress, with concentration on World War One. Through these documents, the effects of the war on...
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Michigan State University: Earliest Voices: Samuel Gompers
This webpage offers a 1917 historic voice recording of labor leader Samuel Gompers on changes that were taking place in the labor movement as a result of World War I. A biography and downloadable images included.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: World War I
World War I brought turmoil to Chicago because of its large immigrant population, especially Germans. Read about how the war affected the politics and industry of Chicago both during and after the war.
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United States Early Radio History: Radio During World War One (1914 1919)
A fascinating and comprehensive look at the use of the radio in the United States during World War I. In addition the general information, there are hyperlinks to many primary source articles about the use of the radio in civilian...
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Earthly Pursuits: The War Garden Victorious
An ebook first published in 1919 and the definitive text on war gardens and gardening.
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Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Food Administration
Examples of posters used by the Food Administration during World War I to promote food conservation.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Patriotic Labor: America During World War I
Take a look at the need for American labor during World War I. It provided second-class citizens, such as women and African Americans, a brief opportunity for better jobs that would help foment in them a desire for more and equal...
Brigham Young University
Byu: War Department.: Keeper of Our Nation's Enemy Aliens During Wwi
Site from the World War I Document Archive and Brigham Yound University. Describes the imprisonment of German aliens and American citizens of German descent by the United States during World War I. This article comes from author Mitchel...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Chronicling America: Uncovering a World at War
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Chronicling America: Uncovering a World at War." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Coles County History: World War I on the Homefront of Coles County
An overview of one county in Illinois as it prepared for World War I.
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Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over Here
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Compare Wwi Posters Urging Americans to Conserve Food for War Effort
Students will speculate why the U. S. Food Administration created posters urging Americans to conserve wheat in multiple languages and what techniques the administration used to appeal to citizens.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Americans on the Homefront Helped Win World War I
In this activity, students will match documents to visualize ways that Americans contributed to the war effort on the homefront during World War I. Students will see a payoff image related to the armistice celebration and reflect on the...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball on the World War I Homefront
Students will begin to learn about the changes that occurred on the American homefront because of World War I by analyzing correspondence from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Boston Red Sox Owner and President...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball: A Morale Booster During Wartime?
Students will learn about the role of baseball on the American homefront during World Wars I and II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (during World War I) and President (during World War II), commented on the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: World War I: Homefront
A quick comprehension check over the homefront of World War I.
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Seattle Times: Answering the Call to Arms
Although this article talks about World War I homefront in Seattle, it's a good indication of what was going on in most major American cities at the time. (Published March 24, 1996)
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Patriotic Rally at Fort Brown
Here is an example of the patriotism that flourished in the United States (this site's example is taken from Texas' history), during the Great War (World War I). See a photo from a rally at Fort Brown, showing both women and men...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: America in Ww1
Provides detailed facts and a summary about the events at home during World War I.