Apr 11, 2024 · Before COVID-19, the most severe pandemic in recent history was the 1918 influenza virus, often called “the Spanish Flu.” The virus infected roughly 500 million people—one-third of the …

In one year, the average life expectancy in the United States dropped by 12 years. It is an oddity of history that the influenza epidemic of 1918 has been overlooked in the teaching of American history. …

Feb 8, 2022 · In this January 8, 1918, address to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a 14-point program for world peace. These points were later taken as the basis for peace negotiations at …

September 13, 1918. In October of 1918, Congress approved a $1 million budget for the U. S. Public Health Service to recruit 1000 medical doctors and over 700 registered nurses. Nurses were scarce, …

Jul 15, 2019 · World War I Draft Registration Cards Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Microfilm Roll Lists Part 1: Introduction Historical Background On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed …

Nov 15, 2018 · Researching Individuals in WW1 Records Start Your Research You may first want to search the WW1 Draft registration cards for basic information on individuals (see Draft cards section …

Records of the Third Army, including headquarters general correspondence, issuances, and historical files, 1918-19; records of miscellaneous headquarters units, 1918-19; correspondence of the …

Feb 8, 2022 · The 19th amendment legally guarantees American women the right to vote. Achieving this milestone required a lengthy and difficult struggle—victory took decades of agitation and protest. …

Jun 26, 2019 · The National Archives commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Explore the experiences of Americans during this worldwide conflict through exhibits and events or …

World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918 On May 18, 1917, Congress passed the Selective Service Act authorizing President Woodrow Wilson to draft men into military …