Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Echoes of the Great War, Part 2


Ending on 21 January is the Library of Congress's amazing exhibition Echoes of the Great War—American Experiences of World War I.  Over these two days, we will be presenting examples from the program.  All of these were found on the Library of Congress website for the exhibition.  Below you will find a hyperlink to the website, which also presents videos, recordings, conferences, reading lists, and details on the exhibition items.



Opposition to the War Never Ceased



Humanitarian Aid to Belgium



Wounded Doughboys Prepared for Evacuation






Ground Captured by U.S. Forces



The Boys Heading Home



Woodrow Wilson's 1919 Nobel Peace Prize



Finding Jobs for the Disabled


See the Online Exhibition at:


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