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"The United States Marine Corps in the World War provides succinct, factual, and historical information on the Marine Corps during the First World War. Published initially in 1920 as the first book from the newly created Historical Section of the Marine Corps, Major Edwin N. McClellan's history of Marines in the first global war has stood the test of time with its statistical and concise details of the growth, activities, and combat exploits of the Marines. During the 50th anniversary of the First World War, History Division provides an updated version that accounts for more accurate casualty numbers."--Description from page 2 of dust jacket.

Photograph shows the USS. Louisville (ID-1644), the steamship St. Louis renamed and used in 1918 as a troop transport. Sailors can be seen on deck of the ship.

"This dissertation investigates the state of North Carolina in the years before American intervention in the Great War by focusing on the actions, speeches, and writings of House Majority Leader Claude Kitchin. Despite his importance to such a pivotal decade in American history, Kitchin is a largely forgotten figure today. He worked to prevent the United States from entering the war but ultimately failed in this task. Other prominent figures are usually given credit as the loudest and most influential voices of opposition, but Kitchin excelled in this role. From his not so humble origins, he emerged as a leader of an anti-war preparedness movement at a time when so many Americans were pushing the country closer to the war. Kitchin worked around the clock to convince his own constituents, as well as Americans from around the country, that the United States was already well-prepared to face the challenges of a world at war. President Wilson called for a national campaign of war preparedness years before the United States was even at war. And because the Atlantic Ocean proved to be such a good barrier between the Old and New Worlds many of Kitchin’s contemporaries argued for tremendous increases in naval expenditures. Kitchin took particular issue with these demands for a dramatic naval build up and consistently reminded the nation that the United States already had the best navy in the world, behind Great Britain’s. “We are already prepared,” he often said. When it became clear that Kitchin was on the losing side of the fight, he stuck to his convictions and delivered an inspiring speech on the House floor hours before the vote for war. He knew this vote might signal the death knell of his political career but could only vote how his conscience allowed. After the declaration, he worked to protect the American people from overpaying for the war. He determined that if big businesses would profit from it, then they should pay for it. And he followed this policy until the war ended. After peace was declared and the Republicans took back Congress, he quietly faded out of the public view but never stopped working."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

Seal shows three WWI soldiers and a nurse standing at attention, looking ahead.

A poster that showcases the upcoming World War One Centennial celebration that focuses on restoring World War memorials in 100 cities across the United States.

In this certificate distributed by the Y.M.C.A., the 3rd Division regiments and battles are outlined. Top center has a yellow ribbon with the words "American Expeditionary Forces." Middle center features lady liberty holding a banner with yellow words that spell "Third U.S. Division." Bottom of certificate says, "Compliments of the Y.M.C.A." Left center says, "Chateau Thierry July 14, 1918. 2nd Battle of the Marne Maj. General J.T. Dickman." Right center says, "Montfaucon September 26, 1918 Battle of the Argonne Meuse Maj. General B.B. Buck." Bottom left says, "Chateau De Louppy November 11, 1918, 11 a.m." Bottom center says, "Montsec September 11, 1918. Battle of St. Mihiel." Bottom right says, "Castle Rheinfels by St. Goar December 1918-January 1919 Army of Occupation Maj. General R.L. Howze." The top center lists the units, regiments, and headquarters in the 3rd Division

Portrait of James Shea who served in the Medical Corps during World War I.

Portrait of Lieutenant William S McCain. McCain served in the Medicals Corps during World War I.

Portrait of Captain James Carre Magee in full uniform and sword. Magee served in the Medical Corps during WWI and later went on to serve as Surgeon General from 1949-1943.

Portrait of HA Butterfield who served in the Medical Corps during WWI.

Portrait of William E Black who served in the Medical Corps during World War I.

Portrait of H.W. Allen who served in the Medical Corps during World War I.

Army soldiers, stand next to each other, in their uniform with their hands folded in front of them.

WM Bonaface and two men are seated, while wearing their uniforms. One is in the 4th Cavalry and another in the 9th Cavalry. Two have upside down insignia on their left arm.

World War I Army soldiers Brushwood and Bily stand at attention next to each other.

Soldier from the Medical Corps, standing, in uniform next to his wife.

A family of three; husband in his Army uniform standing next to his wife with their son standing in front of them.

An unknown World War I veteran, in uniform, standing next to his wife.

A member of the United States Army Infantry, Geof Purcell with his brothers.

World War I soldier with his bride who is wearing her wedding dress.

United States Army soldier, in uniform with his wife. There are two images side by side.

An Army man, in uniform is sitting on a stool with his wife next to him with her hand on his back.

Sergeant Fred Nodsle with his wife Lena and his son, Frederick Jr.

A member of the Quartermaster Corps, Lieutenant W.N. Nicholson and his wife.

Sergeant Gabsch of the Medical Corps with his wife and son.

Captain Henry Graham of the 26th Infantry looks lovingly at his baby daughter who is looking over her shoulder.

John F Scott of the United States Army and his wife.

F E March of the Medical Corps and his wife.

A member of the 89th Infantry Division, Claude Humphries and his wife. He is wearing his uniform with a divisional patch and an Army wound chevron.

Clarence Hawthorn and his wife standing. He is wearing his Army uniform.

Clarence Hawthorn and his wife. He is wearing his United States Army uniform.

Lieutenant Garlow of the Signal Corps is alone in one picture and then with his wife in the other portrait.

World War I veteran Lieutenant Bell and his wife. He is wearing his Army uniform.

World War I veteran Sergeant A L Barrett of the 15th Infantry, in uniform sitting with his wife.

Major Sedgwick Rice of the 5th Cavalry standing in uniform.

Major General Henry A Greene of the 91st Infantry Division in World War I, stands in his dress uniform, medals and gloves.

Portrait of Maj. Sedgwick Rice of the 3rd Cavalry Division, United States Army.

Captain Lovell of the Cavalry poses for a picture with his wife, daughter and son. His son, Lovell, Jr., is also in Army uniform.

Pin is made of bronze with a screw back. Obverse depicts a face in profile with the initials, "H.N.S." above it.

Button is made of bronze with a five-pointed star over top of a laurel wreath. Inside of the star is the word, "US".

Major General Henry A Greene of the 91st Infantry Division in World War I, sits in his dress uniform, medals and gloves.

Double Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. John Joseph Kelly of Chicago, Illinois is sitting for this portrait photo. He is wearing 8 medals pinned to his chest.

Corporal Harris of the USMC sits facing the camera.

Corporal Harris of the USMC is standing with his arms crossed while looking off to the side.

Corporal Harris of the USMC is facing the camera.

Item is a likely a specimen of a Type 1 disk being made of a single piece of bronze with a raised outer edge and finely dotted interior. In the center is a raised, "US" in smooth, block letters. On the reverse is a threaded post and thumb screw nut for securing the disk to a jacket collar.

Item is a likely a specimen of a Type 1 disk being made of a single piece of bronze with a raised outer edge and finely dotted interior. In the center are raised images of two crisscrossed flags with a torch in the center behind them. This is the insignia for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. On the reverse is a threaded post and thumb screw nut for securing the disk to a jacket collar.

Rows of quarters are marching, holding swords.